Use the sentences to answer the question.

Question

The International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the
criteria needed to be considered a planet. Pluto was downgraded to the status of
a dwarf planet in 2006.
Which sentence effectively combines the two sentences above using a subordinating
conjunction? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
After the International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the
criteria needed to be considered a planet, Pluto was downgraded to the status of a
dwarf planet in 2006.
The International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria
needed to be considered a planet because Pluto was downgraded to the status of a
dwarf planet in 2006.
The International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria
needed to be considered a planet, so Pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf
planet in 2006.
Although the International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the
criteria needed to be considered a planet, Pluto was downgraded to the status of a
dwarf planet in 2006.
The International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria
needed to be considered a planet, and Pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf
planet in 2006.

Answer 1

The two sentences that effectively combine the original sentences using a subordinating conjunction are:

1. After the International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, Pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006.

2. Although the International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, Pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006.