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Practice 4 - Subordinating Conjunction

The document discusses different types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause. A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like "and" or "but." A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction like "because" or "while." The document provides examples of each type of sentence and an activity where readers must identify the sentence type and underline conjunctions.

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Practice 4 - Subordinating Conjunction

The document discusses different types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. A simple sentence contains one independent clause. A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like "and" or "but." A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction like "because" or "while." The document provides examples of each type of sentence and an activity where readers must identify the sentence type and underline conjunctions.

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Writing

Sentence Structures
What is a sentence?
Sentences are made up of clauses: groups of words that express a single idea. There are
two types of clauses: independent clauses and dependent clauses.

Simple sentences consist of just one independent clause. It requires only one
punctuation mark at the end (a period, exclamation or question mark).

The bell didn't ring on time.

Compound sentences are made by joining simple sentences. We join sentences which
are closely related in content. We can join simple sentences with a comma and a word
such as: and, but, so, yet.

The bell didn't ring on time, so we missed the lecture .

We can also join simple sentences with a semi-colon.

The bell didn't ring on time; we missed the lecture.

Complex sentences are made when we combine an independent clause with a


dependent clause. The dependent clause in the following example is in italics.

Because the bell didn't ring on time, we missed the lecture.

When the dependent clause comes first, it is separated from the independent clause with
a comma. When the sentence begins with the independent clause, no comma is needed in
the sentence.

We missed the lecture because the bell didn't ring on time.

Decide if the sentence is simple (S), compound (C) or complex (CX).


Underline the FANBOYS and subordinating conjunctions.

1. While the students were taking the exam, the teacher was 1. ____
preparing for his lesson. 2. ____
2. He took a long time driving to the party, so they were very late. 3. ____
3. I need you to blow the whistle when you see the flag. 4. ____
4. Both Jane and Jim ate pasta and went shopping. 5. ____
5. I can imagine you wearing that jacket and running away like 6. ____
that.
7. ____
6. Would you rather take the Jeep or the Lexus?
7. I think Anne was talking about going on a ski trip with Michael. 8. ____
8. I remember taking that exam although it was a long time ago. 9. ____
9. As soon as you're ready, we'll go. 10. _____
10. The visitors complained loudly about the heat, yet they
continued to play golf every day.

Teacher Estefany Hidalgo


Writing
Sentence Structures

Match the dependant clause with the best independent clause.

1. Before he changed his name to Bob, a. he was shaking from stage fright.
2. Until you finish your work, b. she realized she didn't want to be there.
3. Because the weather was too hot, c. turn the lights off.
4. When they called him to the stand, d. he was constantly made fun of.
5. As soon as you finish studying, e. the car overheated.
6. While she was walking on the beach, f. stay inside and be quiet!

Finish the sentences by choosing the correct subordinate conjunction. You


can only use each one once.

although because while after until

as soon as before when if whereas

1. ___________ you take the pot out of the oven, wear the oven gloves.

2. I won't give you the card ___________ you tell me where mine is.

3. Ice cream will actually make you warmer rather than colder ___________ it

contains so many calories.

4. Cats have more than 100 vocal sounds, ___________ dogs have only about 10.

5. You know it's going to be a bad day ___________ your boss calls you at 8 am.

6. ___________ you want to know where I want, check the GPS.

7. ___________ the bell rings, you can go. Be patient.

8. I went to the party ___________ I really didn't want to.

9. ___________ you see your name on the list, take a seat.

10. ___________ I was driving, I saw many new billboards.

Teacher Estefany Hidalgo

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