Which statement explains when a comma should be used with a subordinating conjunction? (1 point)

Question

A. • The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the independent clause begins the sentence.
B. • The comma should follow the subordinating conjunction if the dependent clause begins the sentence.
C. • The comma should follow the independent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
D. • The comma should follow the dependent clause if the clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Answer 1

The correct statement explaining when a comma should be used with a subordinating conjunction is:

B. • The comma should follow the dependent clause if the dependent clause begins the sentence.

When a dependent clause (which often begins with a subordinating conjunction) comes before an independent clause, a comma is used to separate the two clauses.