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Subordinate clauses

Use subordination (when, if, that, because) and co-ordination (or, and, but) to join clauses and create compound and complex sentences

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Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to show cause?

Question 2 of 3

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to show why the person stayed inside?

Question 3 of 3

Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to show why the action happened?

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What a child can do after this Skill

Write 'I stayed inside because it was raining' using a subordinating conjunction
Use 'but' and 'or' to join ideas: 'I wanted to play but it was raining'
Use 'when' and 'if' clauses in writing: 'If it stops raining, we can go outside'

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when…
Eng.App2.Y2.Sent.1 — Subordination and co-ordination
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when…
Eng/KS1/Y2/VGP/2d — Subordination and co-ordination
Eng_LKS2_Write_VGP_1 — Extend range of sentences
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when…

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