What is subordination in the context of sentences?

Exploring Subordinating Conjunctions: Since, When, After, Because, If

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Combining a clause with a phrase
Combining two independent clauses
Combining an independent clause with a dependent clause
Combining two dependent clauses
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an independent clause?
Although he was tired
She decided to wear a jacket
After the movie ended
Because it was raining
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a dependent clause?
A group of words without a subject and a verb
A group of words that form a complete sentence
A group of words with a subject and a verb that cannot stand alone
A group of words with a subject and a verb that can stand alone
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common subordinating conjunction?
Because
But
Or
And
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Because it was cold, she decided to wear a jacket.'
Was
It
Because
She
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation is used to separate the clauses when a sentence starts with a subordinating conjunction?
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
Period
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
She went to the store, and she bought milk.
He was late, but he still made it to the meeting.
Unless you study, you will never learn English.
I like pizza, or I like pasta.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?
To join a phrase to a clause
To join a dependent clause to an independent clause
To join two independent clauses
To join two dependent clauses
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