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Subordinating Conjunctions

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Q. 1
Which subordinating conjunction is commonly used to express a condition or hypothesis?
A
If
B
Although
C
Because
D
While
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Q. 2
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction to express a purpose?
A
Although it was late, she stayed up.
B
He left because he was tired.
C
I studied hard so that I could pass the exam.
D
She didn't come because of the rain.
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Q. 3
Which subordinating conjunction is commonly used to indicate time or sequence?
A
While
B
Because
C
Although
D
If
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Q. 4
What is the primary role of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?
A
To join two dependent clauses.
B
To connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.
C
To express a contrast.
D
To connect two independent clauses.
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Q. 5
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions introduces a contrast or unexpected result?
A
When
B
Although
C
Because
D
Since
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Q. 6
What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in forming complex sentences?
A
To make the sentence shorter.
B
To separate independent clauses.
C
To add redundancy to the sentence.
D
To connect and provide context for the independent clause.
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Q. 7
In which type of sentence structure is a subordinating conjunction often used?
A
Compound sentences
B
Complex sentences
C
Simple sentences
D
Run-on sentences
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Q. 8
What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause in a complex sentence?
A
Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences, while dependent clauses cannot.
B
Independent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunction, while dependent clauses don't.
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. 9
What is the primary difference between subordinating and coordinating conjunctions?
A
Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent and independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions join independent clauses.
B
Subordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions link two dependent clauses.
C
Subordinating conjunctions join independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses.
D
Subordinating conjunctions and coordinating conjunctions have the same function in a sentence.
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Q. 10
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
Semicolon
B
Comma
C
Period
D
Exclamation mark
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Q. 11
Which of the following sentences contains an unnecessary redundancy with subordinating conjunctions?
A
Because I was hungry, I ate a sandwich.
B
Although it was hot outside, I turned on the air conditioning.
C
After I finished the race, I was exhausted.
D
Since the day is warm, I'll wear a jacket.
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Q. 12
Which subordinating conjunction is typically used to introduce an adverbial clause that indicates a contrast?
A
When
B
Because
C
Although
D
While
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Q. 13
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
Exclamation mark
B
Period
C
Semicolon
D
Comma
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Q. 14
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. 15
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions indicates a purpose or intention?
A
So that
B
Since
C
Because
D
Although
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Q. 16
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?
A
She was tired, and 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, so she took a nap.
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Q. 17
Which of the following is NOT a function of subordinating conjunctions?
A
Expressing a contrast or unexpected result.
B
Joining two independent clauses.
C
Connecting an independent clause to a dependent clause.
D
Indicating time, cause, purpose, or condition.
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Q. 18
Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction incorrectly?
A
Although he passed the test, he didn't celebrate.
B
Because she was tired, she went to bed.
C
After the storm, the sun came out.
D
And I studied hard, I aced the exam.
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Q. 19
In the sentence, "Although it rained, we still had a great time," what is the subordinating conjunction?
A
Still
B
Although
C
It
D
Had
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Q. 20
In the sentence, "I'll go to the store if I have enough money," which subordinating conjunction indicates a condition?
A
Go
B
If
C
To
D
Enough
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