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.

Answer 1

Here are two sentences that effectively combine the provided information using subordinating conjunctions:

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

2. Although Pluto was once considered a planet, the International Astronomical Union determined in 2006 that it did not meet the necessary criteria, leading to its downgrade to a dwarf planet.

Both sentences effectively convey the original meaning while using subordinating conjunctions to connect the clauses.