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?

Question

Select the two correct answers.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.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.
• 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.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that effectively combine the 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.

These options correctly use subordinating conjunctions ("although" and "after") to connect the ideas.