Complex Sentences and Subordinating Conjunctions

What are subordinating conjunctions?

• Subordinating conjunctions are words that join dependent clauses to independent clauses.

• Subordinating conjunctions are words that join nouns and verbs.

• Subordinating conjunctions are words that join two independent clauses.

• Subordinating conjunctions are words that join independent clauses to dependent clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? a) and b) but c) because d) or

• a) and

• b) but

• d) or

• c) because

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "After I finish my homework, I will go to the park."

• before

• during

• because

• after

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? a) I like ice cream. b) She ran fast. c) Although it was raining, we went for a walk. d) The cat meowed.

• a

• b

• d

• c

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to connect two independent clauses.

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to emphasize the main idea.

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to separate two related ideas.

• The purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence is to introduce a subordinate clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

• I didn't go to the party because I didn't feel like it.

• I missed the bus because I woke up late.

• I couldn't go to the party because I had to work late.

• I failed the test because I didn't study enough.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What are the different types of subordinating conjunctions?

• since, although, unless

• before, if, when

• after, although, as, because, before, if, since, though, unless, until, when, where, while

• after, because, until

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "I will go shopping if I have enough money."

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? a) The sun is shining. b) He plays basketball. c) When the bell rings, class will start. d) The dog barked.

• c

• d

• b

• a

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Create a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'while'.

• While I was sleeping, my alarm went off.

• While I was cooking dinner, the phone rang.

• While I was watching TV, the power went out.

• While I was studying for my exam, my friend called me.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I