The independent clauses from the options you provided are:
- the water was flowing quickly
- the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
The other options are dependent clauses.
Which of these are independent clauses? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
the water was flowing quickly
the water was flowing quickly
after we go to the restaurant
after we go to the restaurant
the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
the upcoming holiday is on a Thursday
even though she was sick
even though she was sick
before the sun rose
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Which statement explains when a comma should be used with a subordinating conjunction?(1 point)
Responses
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the independent clause begins the sentence.
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the independent clause begins the sentence.
The comma should follow the dependent 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.
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the dependent clause begins the sentence.
The comma should follow the independent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
The comma should follow the independent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
Responses
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the independent clause begins the sentence.
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the independent clause begins the sentence.
The comma should follow the dependent 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.
The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the dependent clause begins the sentence.
The comma should follow the independent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
The comma should follow the independent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
The correct statement is:
The comma should follow the dependent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
This means that if the dependent clause (which starts with a subordinating conjunction) comes before the independent clause, a comma should be used to separate the two. If the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed.
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.
(1 point)
Responses
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, 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, 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, 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 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 because 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.
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.
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.
Which sentence effectively combines the two sentences above using a subordinating conjunction? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
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, 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, 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, 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 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 because 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.
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.
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 two sentences that effectively combine the original sentences using a subordinating conjunction are:
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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.
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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 of these sentences use a subordinating conjunction ("because" and "after") to combine the ideas.
The planet Venus, the hottest planet in the solar system, has temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius on its surface.
Which sentence rearranges these phrases in a way that makes the most sense?
(1 point)
Responses
Having temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the planet Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system on its surface.
Having temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the planet Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system on its surface.
In the solar system, the planet Venus on its surface has temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the hottest planet.
In the solar system, the planet Venus on its surface has temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the hottest planet.
The planet Venus, temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius on its surface, the hottest planet in the solar system.
The planet Venus, temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius on its surface, the hottest planet in the solar system.
The hottest planet in the solar system, the planet Venus, has temperatures on its surface that can reach 450 degrees Celsius.
Which sentence rearranges these phrases in a way that makes the most sense?
(1 point)
Responses
Having temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the planet Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system on its surface.
Having temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the planet Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system on its surface.
In the solar system, the planet Venus on its surface has temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the hottest planet.
In the solar system, the planet Venus on its surface has temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius, the hottest planet.
The planet Venus, temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius on its surface, the hottest planet in the solar system.
The planet Venus, temperatures that can reach 450 degrees Celsius on its surface, the hottest planet in the solar system.
The hottest planet in the solar system, the planet Venus, has temperatures on its surface that can reach 450 degrees Celsius.
The sentence that rearranges the phrases in a way that makes the most sense is:
The hottest planet in the solar system, the planet Venus, has temperatures on its surface that can reach 450 degrees Celsius.
This sentence clearly identifies Venus as the hottest planet and provides a logical flow of information about its surface temperatures.