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Find the Subordinate Conjunction
Complex Sentences
Definitions
Commas
Multiple Choice/Writing
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Although the dog at his dinner, he still begged at the table.
although
100
A complex sentence has an _________ clause and a ____________ clause.
independent dependent
100
What is an independent clause?
a complete thought that can stand alone
100
I knew how to do the assignment even though I had missed a few days of school.
None
100
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
B. My family will paint the shed when my mom returns home with the paint.
200
We can go to the movies at 9 unless the car won't start.
unless
200
What is the independent clause in this sentence? The game will be delayed unless it stops raining.
The game will be delayed
200
What is a dependent clause?
A complete thought that cannnot stand alone
200
Unless my head stops hurting I don't think I will be going to the game.
Unless my head stops hurting, I don't think I will be going to the game.
200
Which of the following is an independent clause?
B. the kitten stopped playing
300
Since I earned an A on my test, Mom took me out to dinner.
since
300
What is the dependent clause in this sentence? While we are learning to jump rope, they are learning to juggle.
While we are learning to jump rope
300
What is a complex sentence?
A type of sentence which contains one independent and one dependent clause
300
Because I love pizza I chose to eat at Pizza Place.
Because I love pizza, I chose to eat at Pizza Place.
300
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
A. if she loses an earring
400
I wanted to go to the park even though it was cold.
even though
400
Both an independent clause and a dependent clause contain two things. What are they?
subject and predicate
400
What is a subordinating conjunction?
A word that begins a dependent clause and connects two clauses together
400
Julia wants to go horseback riding because it is her favorite thing to do.
NONE
400
Write a complex sentence that starts with a dependent clause.
Sample: Although I like cheeseburgers, I prefer pizza.
500
Julie walked her dog before she left for school.
before
500
List 5 subordinate conjunctions
answers vary- after, although, as, because, before
500
What are subject and predicate of a sentence?
The subject is who or what the sentence is about. The predicate is the verb or action
500
Whenever the rain stops we are going on a walk in the park.
Whenever the rain stops, we are going on a walk in the park.
500
Write a complex sentence that ends with a dependent clause.
Sample: Collin will probably take the train because he hates airplanes.