Coordination and Subordination

One of the rules of subordination is

• never use punctuation.

• there is no punctuation if the incomplete sentence is behind the complete sentence. Just use a period at the end of the sentence.

• never use compound subjects in the sentence.

• it always uses a exclamation point at the end of the sentence.

She typed a letter as the house burned down around her.

• Coordination

• Subordination

• Shifts

• Passive

Coordination is

• a complete thought.

• the combining of two complete sentences.

• rarely used in formal writing.

• a sentence with a subject and verb.

Which of the following shows a complex sentence with a subordinate clause?

• What you need to tell her is strictly confidential.

• You need to tell her but it is strictly confidential.

• It is strictly confidential and you need to tell her.

• It is strictly confidential. However you need to tell her.

What is the function of the subordinate clause in this sentence? The plain truth is exactly what I wanted to hear.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Complement

Subordination is

• combining two complete sentences.

• a way to avoid using any punctuation in a complete sentence.

• the best choice for combining several thoughts.

• combining an incomplete sentence with a complete sentence.

Which of the following sentences uses subordination?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• I went to the store because I needed milk.

• I went to the store; I bought some milk.

• I went to the store. I bought some milk.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'She was tired, yet she continued to work.'

• She

• was

• yet

• to

Which sentence demonstrates the use of a subordinate clause?

• I will call you when I arrive.

• I will call you, and I will arrive.

• I will call you; I will arrive.

• I will call you. I will arrive.

What role does the word 'although' play in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'?

• Coordinating conjunction

• Subordinating conjunction

• Adjective

• Adverb