Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

"Although" is the correct subordinating conjunction to introduce the dependent clause, and the comma is correctly placed after it to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

This sentence uses the subordinating conjunction "when" to show the relationship between the temperature and their enjoyment of going to the beach. "When" is a commonly used subordinating conjunction to indicate time. The sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma after the dependent clause.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

"After" is the correct subordinating conjunction to show that the second clause is dependent on the first clause. The comma is correctly placed before the subordinating conjunction to separate the clauses.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Because" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces the dependent clause "because they believe in the power of music." The comma after the dependent clause indicates that it is separate from the independent clause, "the Smiths contribute to the local opera company."

Question 5

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

The subordinating conjunction "because" expresses the cause and effect relationship between the ideas.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

"After" is the correct subordinating conjunction to indicate that the search occurred before the lost baggage was found. The comma is correctly placed before the independent clause.

Question 11

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

The subordinating conjunction "after" expresses the relationship of time between the two ideas. Mark had to scrub the bathtub after he gave the dog a bath.

Question 12

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 13

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 subordinating conjunction "when" indicates a temporal relationship between the two ideas, showing that planting flowers and going to the park happen at the same time or in a sequence. "Whether" would indicate a choice between two alternatives, and "whereas" would indicate a contrast between two opposing ideas.

Question 14

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

"as though" is used to show that Connor's actions suggest he knew everything about the solar system, but it is not necessarily true that he actually knew everything.

Question 15

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

"Because" is a subordinating conjunction indicating that the reason for rescheduling the doctor appointment was the prior engagement. "Though" and "where" do not express the same relationship.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The subordinating conjunction "because" correctly shows the relationship between the two clauses, and the comma is correctly placed before the subordinating conjunction to separate it from the independent clause.

Question 17

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 as it indicates a contrast between the steady sales and the decision not to give bonuses.

Question 18

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 running on the treadmill.

Accepted Answer

"When" is the best choice as it indicates the cause-effect relationship between the two ideas - the rise in pulse rate happened when the person was running on the treadmill. "Before" does not express the same relationship, and "unless" is not appropriate here as it suggests a condition for something to happen or not happen.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

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" shows the purpose of why the debate team needed to raise money.

Quiz 17: Subordination

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

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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. -______________ 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. -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. -Mark had to scrub the bathtub ___________ he gave the dog a bath.

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.

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. -Stacey had to reschedule her doctor appointment __________ she had a prior engagement.

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. -__________ 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. -My pulse rose to 150 ___________ I was running on the treadmill.

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