Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

• To replace a noun in a sentence

• To connect two independent clauses

• To join a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To separate two sentences

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Unless

• And

• Because

• Although

In which part of the sentence does a subordinating conjunction typically appear?

• Before the dependent clause

• After the independent clause

• Before the independent clause

• After the dependent clause

Which category does the subordinating conjunction 'until' belong to?

• Time

• Comparison

• Concession

• Condition

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Since we've got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.'

• Since

• Wait

• Let's

• Few

What is the correct order of clauses in the sentence: 'Though it was raining, she went out'?

• Dependent clause, subordinating conjunction, independent clause

• Independent clause, dependent clause, subordinating conjunction

• Subordinating conjunction, dependent clause, independent clause

• Independent clause, subordinating conjunction, dependent clause

What is a common mistake when using subordinating conjunctions?

• Using them without a comma

• Using them at the beginning of a sentence

• Placing major ideas in subordinating clauses

• Using them to connect two independent clauses

How can excessive subordination affect a sentence?

• It makes the sentence more concise

• It can confuse the reader

• It clarifies the main idea

• It emphasizes the main clause

Which sentence demonstrates better placement of subordinating clauses?

• The ability to talk intelligently about many topics is what defines literacy, which is valued by business people and academics.

• Business people and academics value literacy, which is defined as the ability to talk intelligently about many topics.

• Highly valued by business people as well as academics, literacy has been defined as the ability to talk intelligently about many topics.

• Literacy, which has been defined as the ability to talk intelligently about many topics, is highly valued by business people as well as academics.

What should be avoided to prevent reader confusion in sentences with subordinating conjunctions?

• Using a comma before a subordinating conjunction

• Using too many subordinate expressions at once

• Starting a sentence with a subordinating conjunction

• Ending a sentence with a subordinating conjunction