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Coordination and Subordination

Coordination and Subordination
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This activity contains 10 questions.

Two sentences follow. Which of them demonstrates their proper coordination? “There are many ways to approach the problem. I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.”

	There are many ways to approach the problem, I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.
	There are many ways to approach the problem, however, I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.
	Although there are many ways to approach the problem, I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.
	None of these is an example of coordination.

Two sentences follow. Which of them demonstrates their proper subordination? “There are many ways to approach the problem. I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.”

	There are many ways to approach the problem, but I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.
	There are many ways to approach the problem; however, I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.
	There are many ways to approach the problem though I prefer the approach that concentrates on financial concerns.
	None of these is an example of subordination.

Which word is a coordinating conjunction?

	Therefore
	Some
	Yet
	When

Coordination forms a compound sentence when it is used to bring together two…

	Words
	Main clauses
	Subordinating words
	Subordinate clauses

Which demonstrates coordination through the use of a comma-coordinating conjunction?

	Barney loves me, and I love him.
	Although I find his use purple color disturbing, I still find Barney fascinating.
	Barney loves me; regardless of whether I watch his show or not.
	I love you when you love me.

Which is the best example of illogical coordination?

	Although I love to visit Ireland, I love Spanish architecture more.
	Ireland has a fascinating climate, and it has wonderful architecture treasures.
	Jason went to live in Spain when he lost the job he had in Ireland.
	None of these is an example of illogical coordination.

Which coordinating conjunction best shows the relationship between these two ideas? Andrew enjoys being a sales manager, ______ he would enjoy more challenging responsibilities.

	And
	For
	But
	None

Which subordinating word best shows the relationship between these two ideas? Composition courses offer excellent preparation for community activism, ________ writing is an important way to communicate to a large group of people.

	Though
	Although
	While
	Because

In the sentence that follows, which is the primary statement?

Neither James nor Michael found the examination particularly difficult, since they studied hard for three months.

	Neither James nor Michael
	Since they studied hard for three months
	For three months
	Neither James nor Michael found the examination particularly difficult

Which is an example of ambiguous or troublesome subordination?

	Jane got a call from her father as he was thinking about her on her birthday.
	While she was away from her phone, Jane didn't get the call.
	Jane enjoys spending time with her father, however, she doesn't like getting calls at work.
	None of these is ambiguous or troublesome.

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