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

Question

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)
A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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 correct answers that effectively combine the sentences using a subordinating conjunction are:

A. 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.

C. 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.

Answer 2

Are you sure my answer was A and D?

Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion in my previous response. Let's clarify:

• Answer A uses the subordinating conjunction "after," effectively combining the two sentences with a dependent clause.
• Answer C uses the subordinating conjunction "although," which also effectively combines the sentences.

D is not a correct answer for combining using a subordinating conjunction; it uses a coordinating conjunction ("so").

So the correct answers for effectively combining the sentences using a subordinating conjunction are indeed A and C. Thank you for your patience, and I appreciate your understanding!