Question 1

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Though the temperature goes above 80 degrees, they enjoy going to the beach. 
B)  They enjoy going to the beach, whenever the temperature goes above 80 degrees. 
C)  When the temperature goes above 80 degrees, they enjoy going to the beach. 
A)  Though the temperature goes above 80 degrees, they enjoy going to the beach. 
B)  They enjoy going to the beach, whenever the temperature goes above 80 degrees. 
C)  When the temperature goes above 80 degrees, they enjoy going to the beach.

Question 2

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  When we visit Boston, we go to the Gardner Museum. 
B)  We go to the Gardner Museum, whenever we visit Boston. 
C)  We go to the Gardner Museum whether we visit Boston. 
A)  When we visit Boston, we go to the Gardner Museum. 
B)  We go to the Gardner Museum, whenever we visit Boston. 
C)  We go to the Gardner Museum whether we visit Boston.

Question 3

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  If you want to work out tomorrow, I can be ready at nine o'clock. 
B)  As though you want to work out tomorrow, I can be ready at nine o'clock. 
C)  I can be ready at nine o'clock as if you want to work out tomorrow. 
A)  If you want to work out tomorrow, I can be ready at nine o'clock. 
B)  As though you want to work out tomorrow, I can be ready at nine o'clock. 
C)  I can be ready at nine o'clock as if you want to work out tomorrow.

Question 4

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. ___________ Amy asked the question, she should research the answer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Since 
B)  While 
C)  Unless 
A)  Since 
B)  While 
C)  Unless

Question 5

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Doctors are excited about stem cells because these cells might grow bone. 
B)  Where the doctors about excited about stem cells, these cells might grow bone. 
C)  Doctors are excited about stem cells, since stem cells might grow bone. 
A)  Doctors are excited about stem cells because these cells might grow bone. 
B)  Where the doctors about excited about stem cells, these cells might grow bone. 
C)  Doctors are excited about stem cells, since stem cells might grow bone.

Question 6

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert stood in line at the movies while I bought soda and popcorn. 
B)  While Albert stood in line at the movies I bought soda and popcorn. 
C)  Albert stood in line at the movies, as I bought soda and popcorn. 
A)  Albert stood in line at the movies while I bought soda and popcorn. 
B)  While Albert stood in line at the movies I bought soda and popcorn. 
C)  Albert stood in line at the movies, as I bought soda and popcorn.

Question 7

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My pulse rose to 150 ___________ I was working out on the elliptical.

Accepted Answer

A)  when 
B)  before 
C)  unless 
A)  when 
B)  before 
C)  unless

Question 8

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  I always take a cold shower as I dive into the lake. 
B)  I always take a cold shower before I dive into the lake. 
C)  While I dive into the lake, I always take a cold shower. 
A)  I always take a cold shower as I dive into the lake. 
B)  I always take a cold shower before I dive into the lake. 
C)  While I dive into the lake, I always take a cold shower.

Question 9

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. _______________ Brenda came home last night, she made a few phone calls.

Accepted Answer

A)  Where 
B)  After 
C)  If 
A)  Where 
B)  After 
C)  If

Question 10

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. _______________ Wanda left early, she didn't see the second act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether 
B)  As if 
C)  Because 
A)  Whether 
B)  As if 
C)  Because

Question 11

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Mark had to scrub the bathtub ___________ he gave the dog a bath.

Accepted Answer

A)  after 
B)  while 
C)  although 
A)  after 
B)  while 
C)  although

Question 12

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carlos was not able to ride his bike, although he put air in the tires. 
B)  Until he put air in the tires, Carlos was not able to ride his bike. 
C)  Because he put air in the tires, Carlos was not able to ride his bike. 
A)  Carlos was not able to ride his bike, although he put air in the tires. 
B)  Until he put air in the tires, Carlos was not able to ride his bike. 
C)  Because he put air in the tires, Carlos was not able to ride his bike.

Question 13

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  The barista adds cream and sugar though the coffee is bitter. 
B)  If the coffee is bitter the barista adds cream and sugar. 
C)  Because the coffee is bitter, the barista adds cream and sugar. 
A)  The barista adds cream and sugar though the coffee is bitter. 
B)  If the coffee is bitter the barista adds cream and sugar. 
C)  Because the coffee is bitter, the barista adds cream and sugar.

Question 14

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. __________ sales have been steady, the company is not giving bonuses this year.

Accepted Answer

A)  Although 
B)  Because 
C)  As 
A)  Although 
B)  Because 
C)  As

Question 15

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Connor acted _______________ he knew everything about the solar system.

Accepted Answer

A)  unless 
B)  where 
C)  as though 
A)  unless 
B)  where 
C)  as though

Question 16

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My neighbors will travel in Africa ____________ they retire in August.

Accepted Answer

A)  before 
B)  because 
C)  after 
A)  before 
B)  because 
C)  after

Question 17

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Gus performed the Heimlich maneuver _________ his cousin was choking.

Accepted Answer

A)  when 
B)  unless 
C)  before 
A)  when 
B)  unless 
C)  before

Question 18

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A)  As the housecleaners washed the windows, they hung up the new curtains. 
B)  The housecleaners hung up the new curtains, before they washed the windows. 
C)  After the housecleaners washed the windows, they hung up the new curtains. 
A)  As the housecleaners washed the windows, they hung up the new curtains. 
B)  The housecleaners hung up the new curtains, before they washed the windows. 
C)  After the housecleaners washed the windows, they hung up the new curtains.

Question 19

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. I like to cycle _________ I love the open road.

Accepted Answer

A)  when 
B)  though 
C)  because 
A)  when 
B)  though 
C)  because

Question 20

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My uncle likes steak __________ it is well done.

Accepted Answer

A)  if 
B)  until 
C)  whereas 
A)  if 
B)  until 
C)  whereas

Exam 18: Subordination

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. ___________ Amy asked the question, she should research the answer.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My pulse rose to 150 ___________ I was working out on the elliptical.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. _______________ Brenda came home last night, she made a few phone calls.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. _______________ Wanda left early, she didn't see the second act.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Mark had to scrub the bathtub ___________ he gave the dog a bath.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation. Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. __________ sales have been steady, the company is not giving bonuses this year.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Connor acted _______________ he knew everything about the solar system.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My neighbors will travel in Africa ____________ they retire in August.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. Gus performed the Heimlich maneuver _________ his cousin was choking.

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. I like to cycle _________ I love the open road.

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas. My uncle likes steak __________ it is well done.

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Developing Effective Paragraphs

Improving Your Paragraphs

Illustration, Narration, and Description

Process, Comparison and Contrast, and Classification

Definition, Cause and Effect, and Persuasion

Moving From Paragraph to Essay

Proofreading to Correct Your Personal Errors

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Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Present Tense Agreement

Past Tense

The Past Participle in Action

Progressive Tenses to Be -Ing Verb Form

Fixed-Form Helping Verbs and Verb Problems

Coordination

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Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Relative Pronouns

Ing Modifiers

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Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Consistent Tense

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