Subordinating Conjunctions in Complex Sentences

What are subordinating conjunctions?

• Words that join dependent clauses to independent clauses.

• Words that join adjectives and adverbs.

• Words that connect two independent clauses.

• Words that introduce a list of items.

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• because

• however

• therefore

• although

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

• if

• since

• while

• because

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains no dependent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• It was raining.

• Although it was raining, she went for a walk.

• She went for a walk.

• She stayed indoors.

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

• The function of a subordinating conjunction is to connect two independent clauses.

• The function of a subordinating conjunction is to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.

• The function of a subordinating conjunction is to modify an independent clause.

• The function of a subordinating conjunction is to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'She studied hard so that she could pass the exam.'

• so that

• since

• although

• because

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• although

• therefore

• however

• because

What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

• To emphasize the main idea of a sentence.

• To separate independent clauses in a sentence.

• To indicate a cause and effect relationship between two clauses.

• To connect dependent clauses to independent clauses and show the relationship between the two clauses.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.'

• After

• During

• Before

• While