Exploring Subordinating Conjunctions in Complex Sentences

The video tutorial introduces subordinating conjunctions, explaining their role in connecting independent and dependent clauses. It defines clauses, differentiating between independent and dependent ones, and provides examples to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also contrasts coordinating and subordinating conjunctions, highlighting their distinct functions. Finally, it lists common subordinating conjunctions used in English.

What is the primary function of subordinating conjunctions?

• To introduce new sentences

• To end a paragraph

• To unite independent and dependent clauses

• To connect nouns and verbs

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What defines a clause?

• A verb phrase

• A sentence without a verb

• A collection of nouns

• A group of words with a subject and a verb

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• Although she loved Sir Reginald

• Herbert performed his irresponsible experiments

• If only she knew

• Because he was curious

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What makes a dependent clause different from an independent clause?

• It provides additional information and cannot stand alone

• It always introduces a paragraph

• It does not contain a verb

• It can stand alone as a sentence

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which conjunction is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

• But

• After

• Although

• Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Why can't a sentence starting with 'although' be split into two sentences?

• Because it contains a coordinating conjunction

• Because it starts with an independent clause

• Because it doesn't contain a verb

• Because it includes a dependent clause that doesn't stand alone

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Though

• Because

• And

• After

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What role do subordinating conjunctions play in a sentence?

• They replace subjects in sentences

• They connect independent and dependent clauses, providing context

• They add meaning to verbs

• They separate independent 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 words can function as a preposition and a subordinating conjunction?

• But

• And

• After

• Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What encouragement does the narrator offer to learners at the end of the video?

• English is simple

• Subordinating conjunctions are unnecessary

• Independent clauses are more important

• You can learn anything

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B