Subordinating and Correlative Conjunctions
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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I can both identify and punctuate subordinating conjunctions, dependent clauses, and independent clauses.
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Match
Match the following:
conjunctions used in pairs to connect items of equal importance
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. - joins words or groups of words that are similar
connect independent clauses in the middle after a semicolon
starts with a subordinating conjunction and can't stand alone
joins an independent clause to a d
correlative conjunction
coordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverbs
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
correlative conjunction
coordinating conjunction
conjunctive adverbs
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Subordinating Conjunctions
Definition: join an independent clause and a dependent clause
Typically introduce adverb clauses (answering how, why, to what extent, under what condition)
They create complex or compound-complex sentences.
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Examples:
after
although
as
as if
as long as
because
before
even though
if
in order that
since
so that
than
though
unless
until
when
whenever
where
wherever
while
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These are the most common subordinating conjunctions!
after, although, as, when, while, until, unless, because, before, if, since
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Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions
If the subordinating conjunction comes in the MIDDLE of the sentence, there is NO COMMA!
the "No because comma" rule
exception - with appositives
Example: I wonder about the time when the great fortress was created.
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Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions
If the subordinating conjunction comes at the start of the sentence, the comma goes at the end of the dependent clause!
Example: When we studied ancient Greece, we learned about the Acropolis.
When we look at the structures of ancient Greece, we see beautiful white marble.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the subordinating conjunction: "We see the greenish gold of metal if the structure is bronze."
metal
greenish
if
is
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Multiple Choice
Identify the subordinating conjunction: "Although many statues were made of marble, they were often painted bright colors."
were made
Although
often
were often
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Multiple Choice
Is this punctuated correctly?: "Although many statues were made of marble they were often painted bright colors."
yes
no
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Multiple Choice
Is this punctuated correctly?: "Although many statues were made of marble, they were often painted bright colors."
yes
no
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Multiple Choice
Is this punctuated correctly?: "I liked the vacation, because I saw Manta Rays.
yes
no
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "Scholars know this because traces of paint remain on some pieces."
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "Scholars know this because traces of paint remain on some pieces."
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "Even though our image of the Parthenon in Athens is of a white monument, it was originally richly colored."
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "Even though our image of the Parthenon in Athens is of a white monument, it was originally richly colored."
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "The magnificence of some ancient Greek artwork would probably overwhelm us if we could see them in their original form."
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "The magnificence of some ancient Greek artwork would probably overwhelm us if we could see them in their original form."
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "After you see the reproductions, you will have a better idea of the nature of Greek art.
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
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Multiple Choice
Identify the function of the underlined section: "After you see the reproductions, you will have a better idea of the nature of Greek art.
independent clause
dependent clause
subordinating conjunction
I can both identify and punctuate subordinating conjunctions, dependent clauses, and independent clauses.
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