Question 1

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence is C) "After the housecleaners washed the windows, they hung up the new curtains." This sentence correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "After" to show the sequence of events, and it is correctly punctuated with a comma after the introductory clause.

Question 2

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A correctly uses "while" as a subordinating conjunction to link two related actions happening at the same time, without needing additional punctuation.

Question 3

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My pulse rose to 150 ___________ I was working out on the elliptical.

Accepted Answer

"When" is the correct subordinating conjunction because it indicates that the increase in pulse occurred during the time the person was working out on the elliptical, showing a time relationship between the two actions.

Question 4

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. __________ sales have been steady, the company is not giving bonuses this year.

Accepted Answer

"Although" is the correct subordinating conjunction because it introduces a contrast between the steady sales and the decision not to give bonuses.

Question 5

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The debate team had to raise money ___________ they could attend a competition in Ohio.

Accepted Answer

"So that" is the correct subordinating conjunction because it expresses purpose, indicating that the debate team had to raise money in order to attend a competition in Ohio.

Question 6

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence is A) "Classes were cancelled today because it snowed twelve inches last night." This sentence correctly uses "because" as a subordinating conjunction to explain the reason why classes were cancelled. The punctuation is also correct, with no unnecessary commas or periods.

Question 7

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence is A) "Although I would love to visit the Empire State Building, I am scared of heights." because it correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "Although" to show contrast between the desire to visit and the fear of heights, and it is properly punctuated with a comma after the introductory clause.

Question 8

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Mark had to scrub the bathtub ___________ he gave the dog a bath.

Accepted Answer

"After" is the correct subordinating conjunction because it indicates that Mark had to scrub the bathtub as a consequence of giving the dog a bath, implying a sequence of events.

Question 9

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Connor acted _______________ he knew everything about the solar system.

Accepted Answer

The subordinating conjunction "as though" best fits the sentence because it introduces a comparison or a hypothetical situation, suggesting that Connor behaved in a way that implied he had extensive knowledge about the solar system, even if that might not be true.

Question 10

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My neighbors will travel in Africa ____________ they retire in August.

Accepted Answer

The conjunction "after" indicates that the neighbors will travel in Africa following their retirement in August.

Question 11

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence is B) Jordi was an excellent student because he studied hard. This sentence correctly uses "because" as a subordinating conjunction to explain why Jordi was an excellent student, and it is punctuated correctly.

Question 12

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The citizen's group plants flowers __________ they go to the park every weekend.

Accepted Answer

The correct subordinating conjunction is "when" because it indicates the time the citizen's group plants flowers, which is every weekend when they go to the park.

Question 13

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The sentence correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "Until" and places a comma after the introductory dependent clause.

Question 14

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence is B) "After the airline conducted an exhaustive search, it located our lost baggage in Alaska." This sentence correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "After" to indicate that the search happened before the baggage was located, and it is punctuated correctly with a comma after the introductory clause.

Question 15

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. ___________ Cristobal's grades improve, he will have to repeat the tenth grade.

Accepted Answer

"Unless" is the correct subordinating conjunction because it sets up a condition where Cristobal's repeating the tenth grade is contingent upon his grades not improving.

Question 16

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. ______________ advertisements often target children, parents need to educate their children about this.

Accepted Answer

"Because" is the correct subordinating conjunction as it establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between the targeting of advertisements towards children and the need for parents to educate them.

Question 17

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

When is a subordinating conjunction that correctly introduces a dependent clause.

Question 18

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence is A) "Heather took a graphic design course because she wanted to become a graphic artist." This sentence correctly uses "because" as a subordinating conjunction to link two related ideas, and it is properly punctuated.

Question 19

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence is B) Because they believe in the power of music, the Smiths contribute to the local opera company. This sentence correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to link two clauses and places a comma after the introductory clause, following standard punctuation rules.

Question 20

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Stacey had to reschedule her doctor appointment __________ she had a prior engagement.

Accepted Answer

The correct subordinating conjunction is "because," as it indicates the reason why Stacey had to reschedule her doctor appointment.

Quiz 18: Subordination

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My pulse rose to 150 ___________ I was working out on the elliptical.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. __________ sales have been steady, the company is not giving bonuses this year.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The debate team had to raise money ___________ they could attend a competition in Ohio.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Mark had to scrub the bathtub ___________ he gave the dog a bath.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Connor acted _______________ he knew everything about the solar system.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My neighbors will travel in Africa ____________ they retire in August.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. The citizen's group plants flowers __________ they go to the park every weekend.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. ___________ Cristobal's grades improve, he will have to repeat the tenth grade.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. ______________ advertisements often target children, parents need to educate their children about this.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Stacey had to reschedule her doctor appointment __________ she had a prior engagement.