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Subordinating Conjunctions

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Q. 1
Which of the following is NOT a function of subordinating conjunctions?
A
Expressing a contrast or unexpected result.
B
Joining two independent clauses.
C
Indicating time, cause, purpose, or condition.
D
Connecting an independent clause to a dependent clause.
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Q. 2
What punctuation mark is often used to separate an introductory dependent clause from an independent clause when a subordinating conjunction is used at the beginning of a sentence?
A
Semicolon
B
Period
C
Exclamation mark
D
Comma
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Q. 3
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions introduces a contrast or unexpected result?
A
Since
B
Although
C
Because
D
When
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Q. 4
In the sentence, "Although it rained, we still had a great time," what is the subordinating conjunction?
A
Still
B
Had
C
Although
D
It
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Q. 5
Which of the following sentences contains an unnecessary redundancy with subordinating conjunctions?
A
Although it was hot outside, I turned on the air conditioning.
B
After I finished the race, I was exhausted.
C
Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich.
D
Since the day is warm, I'll wear a jacket.
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Q. 6
In the sentence, "I'll go to the store if I have enough money," which subordinating conjunction indicates a condition?
A
Go
B
Enough
C
If
D
To
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Q. 7
Which subordinating conjunction is commonly used to express a condition or hypothesis?
A
While
B
Because
C
If
D
Although
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Q. 8
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions indicates a purpose or intention?
A
Although
B
Because
C
So that
D
Since
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Q. 9
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction to express a purpose?
A
He left because he was tired.
B
She didn't come because of the rain.
C
I studied hard so that I could pass the exam.
D
Although it was late, she stayed up.
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Q. 10
Which subordinating conjunction is typically used to introduce an adverbial clause that indicates a contrast?
A
Because
B
When
C
While
D
Although
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Q. 11
Which subordinating conjunction is often used to express a reason or cause?
A
When
B
Although
C
Since
D
While
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Q. 12
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction incorrectly?
A
Although he passed the test, he didn't celebrate.
B
After the storm, the sun came out.
C
Because she was tired, she went to bed.
D
And I studied hard, I aced the exam.
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Q. 13
When using an introductory subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, which punctuation mark is often used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause?
A
Exclamation mark
B
Period
C
Semicolon
D
Comma
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Q. 14
Which subordinating conjunction is commonly used to indicate time or sequence?
A
Because
B
While
C
Although
D
If
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Q. 15
In which type of sentence structure is a subordinating conjunction often used?
A
Run-on sentences
B
Compound sentences
C
Simple sentences
D
Complex sentences
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Q. 16
What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
A
Independent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunction, while dependent clauses don't.
B
Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.
C
Independent clauses provide additional information, while dependent clauses contain the main idea.
D
Independent clauses are never used in complex sentences.
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Q. 17
What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in forming complex sentences?
A
To separate independent clauses.
B
To make the sentence shorter.
C
To add redundancy to the sentence.
D
To connect and provide context for the independent clause.
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Q. 18
What is the primary difference between subordinating and coordinating conjunctions?
A
Subordinating conjunctions join independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.
B
Subordinating conjunctions and coordinating conjunctions have the same function in a sentence.
C
Subordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions link two dependent clauses.
D
Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent and independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses.
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Q. 19
What is the primary role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
A
To connect two independent clauses.
B
To connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.
C
To join two dependent clauses.
D
To express a contrast.
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Q. 20
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
A
She was tired, so she took a nap.
B
Even though she was tired and she took a nap.
C
She was tired and she took a nap.
D
She was tired, and she took a nap.
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