Exploring Subordinating Conjunctions in Complex Sentences

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions?

• To join two independent clauses

• To join an independent clause with a dependent clause

• To provide additional information to a sentence

• To start a new paragraph

Which of the following best describes a clause?

• A group of words without a subject

• A punctuation mark

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

• A single word

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that starts with a coordinating conjunction

• A clause that provides extra information and cannot stand alone

• A clause that ends with a period

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence

In the sentence 'Herbert performed his irresponsible experiments because he was curious,' which part is the dependent clause?

• Herbert performed his irresponsible experiments

• Herbert performed

• his irresponsible experiments

• because he was curious

What question should a dependent clause cause you to ask?

• Who?

• When?

• Yeah, so what?

• What?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an independent clause?

• It can stand alone as a sentence

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence

• It provides additional context

• It always starts with a subordinating conjunction

What is the main difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions?

• Coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses, while subordinating conjunctions join an independent clause with a dependent clause

• Coordinating conjunctions join dependent clauses, while subordinating conjunctions join independent clauses

• There is no difference

• Coordinating conjunctions are used at the beginning of sentences, while subordinating conjunctions are used at the end

Which of the following sentences can be split into two separate sentences?

• If only she knew the truth.

• Although she loved Sir Reginald, Lady Penelope hated his pranks.

• Jimothy liked to wash the dishes, but Becky preferred to sweep the floor.

• Because he was curious, Herbert performed his irresponsible experiments.

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Although

• Because

• If

• And

Which of the following words can be used as both a preposition and a subordinating conjunction?

• After

• And

• But

• Or