The International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet. Pluto was

Question

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.
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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, so 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, and Pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006.
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.

Answer 1

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

Both sentences use subordinating conjunctions ("although" and "after") to combine the ideas effectively.