Which statement explains when a comma should be used with a subordinating conjunction? (1 point)
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the independent clause begins the sentence.
The comma should follow the independent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
The comma should follow the dependent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the dependent clause begins the sentence.
1 answer
The correct statement is:
The comma should follow the independent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
In other words, if the dependent (subordinating) clause comes at the beginning of the sentence, a comma is needed before the independent clause that follows it. However, if the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed before the dependent clause.
