Exploring Subordinate Conjunctions in Complex Sentences

The video tutorial explains subordinate conjunctions, which connect subordinate clauses to main clauses. These conjunctions, also known as AWUBIS words, include terms like 'if', 'until', and 'unless'. The tutorial provides examples and discusses how these conjunctions can appear at the beginning or end of sentences, affecting punctuation such as comma usage. It emphasizes the need for a main clause to complete the thought initiated by a subordinate clause.

What is the primary function of a subordinate conjunction?

• To end a sentence

• To start a new paragraph

• To connect a subordinate clause to a main clause

• To connect two main clauses

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is NOT an AWUBIS word?

• Until

• Unless

• If

• And

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What do you expect after saying a word like 'if'?

• A complete sentence

• A punctuation mark

• A dependent clause

• A question

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In the sentence 'If it rains tomorrow, I might need to roll up my windows,' what is the subordinate clause?

• If it rains tomorrow

• Roll up my windows

• I might need to roll up my windows

• Tomorrow

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is required to complete the thought of a subordinate clause?

• A punctuation mark

• A question

• A main clause

• Another subordinate clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Where can subordinate conjunctions be placed in a sentence?

• Only at the beginning

• Only at the end

• Only in the middle

• At the beginning or in the second part

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What punctuation is used after a subordinate clause at the beginning of a sentence?

• Period

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Colon

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house,' what is the main clause?

• Had a million dollars

• I would buy a house

• Buy a house

• If I had a million dollars

When a subordinate clause is in the second part of a sentence, do you need a comma?

• Only sometimes

• Only if the sentence is long

• No, never

• Yes, always

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a subordinate conjunction?

• If it rains, I will go to the park.

• If it rains I will go to the park.

• I will go to the park if it rains.

• I will go to the park, if it rains.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E