AAAWWUUBBISS Words
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
Although the weather was hot, Sarah decided to go for a run in the park.
Although
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Although the weather was hot, Sarah decided to go for a run in the park.
Sarah decided to go for a run in the park.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Although the weather was hot, Sarah decided to go for a run in the park.
Although the weather was hot
Place a comma correctly in the complex sentence below:
Because the traffic was heavy they arrived at the party much later than expected.
Because the traffic was heavy, they arrived at the party much later than expected.
Combine the dependent and independent clauses into a complex sentence with a comma.
Dependent Clause: although it was a challenging task
Independent Clause: they successfully completed the project ahead of schedule
Although it was a challenging task, they successfully completed the project ahead of schedule.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
Because she loves adventure, Emily enjoys exploring new places during her vacations.
Because
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Because she loves adventure, Emily enjoys exploring new places during her vacations.
Emily enjoys exploring new places during her vacations.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Because she loves adventure, Emily enjoys exploring new places during her vacations.
Because she loves adventure
Place a comma correctly in the complex sentence below:
Although the movie received mixed reviews it became a box office success.
Although the movie received mixed reviews, it became a box office success.
Combine the dependent and independent clauses into a complex sentence with a comma.
Dependent Clause: despite feeling nervous
Independent Clause: Jack delivered an impressive speech at the conference
Despite feeling nervous, Jack delivered an impressive speech at the conference.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
Although he was tired, Mark stayed up late to finish his work.
Although
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Although he was tired, Mark stayed up late to finish his work.
Mark stayed up late to finish his work.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Although he was tired, Mark stayed up late to finish his work.
Although he was tired
Place a comma correctly in the complex sentence below:
Despite feeling nervous Jack delivered an impressive speech at the conference.
Despite feeling nervous, Jack delivered an impressive speech at the conference.
Combine the dependent and independent clauses into a complex sentence with a comma.
Dependent Clause: after she finished reading the novel
Independent Clause: Jenny lent it to her sister to enjoy
After she finished reading the novel, Jenny lent it to her sister to enjoy.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
Since it was raining heavily, the outdoor concert was canceled.
Since
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Since it was raining heavily, the outdoor concert was canceled.
the outdoor concert was canceled
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Since it was raining heavily, the outdoor concert was canceled.
Since it was raining heavily
Place a comma correctly in the complex sentence below:
Because they had saved enough money the couple decided to take a year-long vacation.
Because they had saved enough money, the couple decided to take a year-long vacation.
Combine the dependent and independent clauses into a complex sentence with a comma.
Dependent Clause: because he had forgotten his umbrella
Independent Clause: Tom got drenched in the sudden downpour
Because he had forgotten his umbrella, Tom got drenched in the sudden downpour.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
Despite facing many challenges, the team persevered and won the championship.
Despite
REMEMBER! AAAWWUUBBISS words are not all inclusive! There are other words that function as subordinating conjunctions.
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence:
Despite facing many challenges, the team persevered and won the championship.
the team persevered and won the championship
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:
Despite facing many challenges, the team persevered and won the championship.
Despite facing many challenges
Place a comma correctly in the complex sentence below:
The online meeting was filled with interruptions since the internet connection was unstable.
The online meeting was filled with interruptions since the internet connection was unstable.
This sentence does not need a comma because the AAAWWUUBBISS word is in the middle of the sentence.
Combine the dependent and independent clauses into a complex sentence with a comma.
Dependent Clause: although she had practiced for hours
Independent Clause: Mary still felt nervous before her piano recital
Although she had practiced for hours, Mary still felt nervous before her piano recital.