Question

This question is based on the following paragraph. The sentences are numbered to help you answer the question.

(1) Jack had been without a car since Monday. (2) The car needed a new battery, and Jack was broke. (3) Although he was embarrassed, Jack called his mother. (4) He felt he had no choice. (5) Fortunately, his mom was happy to help out. (6) She said she had the money and could lend Jack $100.00 until his next payday.


14.   Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction? 

    A. Sentence 3- Although he was embarrassed, Jack called his mother.B. Sentence 2- The car needed a new battery, and Jack was broke.C. Sentence 4- He felt he had no choice.D. Sentence 1- Jack had been without a car since Monday.

Answer 1

A subordinating conjunction is a conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause, that is a clause that cannot be independent, but needs a main clause to form a well-formed phrase.

So, for example, "Although he was embarrassed" is not an independent clause: it can't stand on its own. Here "although" is the subordinating conjunction, and the correct answer is:


A. Sentence 3- Although he was embarrassed, Jack called his mother