Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions and Joining Clauses

This video tutorial explains the use of subordinating conjunctions to join dependent and independent clauses. It covers the role of conjunctions in sentence structure, providing examples like 'because', 'since', 'after', and 'if'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these conjunctions in creating balanced sentences and offers practical examples to illustrate their use.

What is the role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

• To separate two independent clauses

• To join a dependent clause with an independent clause

• To modify verbs

• To replace nouns in a sentence

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

• Haley is tired

• Even though Haley is tired

• To watch the fireworks

• She stayed awake

What does the conjunction 'because' indicate in a sentence?

• A reason

• A contrast

• A condition

• A time

How does the conjunction 'since' function in a sentence?

• It shows a contrast

• It indicates a reason

• It specifies a time

• It introduces a condition

Which part of the sentence 'After you walk the dog, please take out the garbage' is the independent clause?

• You walk the dog

• After you walk the dog

• Please take out the garbage

• After

What does the conjunction 'if' express in a sentence?

• A contrast

• A time

• A possibility

• A reason

Which sentence is complete with the use of a subordinating conjunction?

• If it rains

• We will have indoor recess

• We will have indoor recess if it rains

• It rains