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

The video tutorial explains subordinating conjunctions and their role in forming complex sentences. It covers the difference between independent and dependent clauses, providing examples for each. The tutorial lists common subordinating conjunctions and demonstrates how to use them in sentences, emphasizing the need for proper punctuation when starting a sentence with a subordinating conjunction.

What is subordination in the context of sentences?

• Combining a clause with a phrase

• Combining two independent clauses

• Combining an independent clause with a dependent clause

• Combining two dependent clauses

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

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

Which of the following is a common subordinating conjunction?

• Because

• But

• Or

• And

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Because it was cold, she decided to wear a jacket.'

• Was

• It

• Because

• She

What punctuation is used to separate the clauses when a sentence starts with a subordinating conjunction?

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Comma

• Period

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.

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