Explanation:
We need to decide for each sentence whether the underlined (or implied) conjunction is a
subordinating conjunction (SC) or a
coordinating conjunction (CC).
First, let’s review what these are:
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Coordinating conjunctions join two *independent clauses* (clauses that can stand alone as full sentences). The common ones are:
FANBOYS — For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
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Subordinating conjunctions introduce a *dependent clause* (a clause that cannot stand alone). Examples: because, when, if, although, since, while, as, after, before, until, unless, etc.
Now go through each sentence one by one:
1. *James picked the dinner, and Sam picked the dessert.*
→ “and” joins two independent clauses: “James picked the dinner” and “Sam picked the dessert.”
✔ CC
2. *She laughed when the puppy chased its tail.*
→ “when” introduces a dependent clause (“the puppy chased its tail”) — it depends on the main clause.
✔ SC
3. *The tiger limped as it crept through the jungle.*
→ “as” introduces a dependent clause (“it crept through the jungle”).
✔ SC
4. *Because it began to rain, the game was called off.*
→ “Because” starts a dependent clause.
✔ SC
5. *I called Tasha, but she didn’t answer.*
→ “but” joins two independent clauses: “I called Tasha” and “she didn’t answer.”
✔ CC
6. *If the door is open, you should close it.*
→ “If” introduces a dependent clause (“the door is open”).
✔ SC
7. *It was a good movie, yet no one saw it.*
→ “yet” joins two independent clauses. “Yet” is one of FANBOYS (Yes — it’s a coordinating conjunction!).
✔ CC
8. *Whenever Linus is ready, we will leave.*
→ “Whenever” introduces a dependent clause.
✔ SC
9. *The class picnic will be at the beach, or it will be at the zoo.*
→ “or” joins two independent clauses.
✔ CC
10. *The campers stopped to rest although they were in a hurry.*
→ “although” introduces a dependent clause.
✔ SC
Let’s list them clearly:
1. CC
2. SC
3. SC
4. SC
5. CC
6. SC
7. CC
8. SC
9. CC
10. SC
Final Answer:
1. CC
2. SC
3. SC
4. SC
5. CC
6. SC
7. CC
8. SC
9. CC
10. SC
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subordinating conjunctions worksheet with answers.
