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Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'We'll stay to the end of the game ___ it is exciting.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'We'll stay to the end of the game ___ it is exciting.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'I haven't been to the gymnasium ___ I fell ill with a virus.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'I haven't been to the gymnasium ___ I fell ill with a virus.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'Teachers are expected to supervise students ___ they arrive at school.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'Teachers are expected to supervise students ___ they arrive at school.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'Ria was watching TV ___ I was completing my school assignment.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'Ria was watching TV ___ I was completing my school assignment.'
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Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'The supply of electricity in our district was interrupted ___ damaged lines were being repaired.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'The supply of electricity in our district was interrupted ___ damaged lines were being repaired.'
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Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'The contractor hired more workers ___ the job could be completed in record time.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'The contractor hired more workers ___ the job could be completed in record time.'
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Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? '___ an opportunity comes again, you must seize it.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? '___ an opportunity comes again, you must seize it.'
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Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'You did not share your problem with me ___ you expected me to read your mind.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'You did not share your problem with me ___ you expected me to read your mind.'
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Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'We'll follow ___ the road leads us.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'We'll follow ___ the road leads us.'
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Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'Since the weather forecast is for a rainy day, I'll leave for work at 5:00a.m.'
Which subordinating conjunction completes this sentence correctly? 'Since the weather forecast is for a rainy day, I'll leave for work at 5:00a.m.'
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Study Notes
Persuasive Techniques in Advertisements
- Testimonial, Card stacking, Repetition, Bandwagon, Snob Appeal, and Emotive Words are commonly used persuasive techniques in advertisements.
Complex Sentence Structure
- A complex sentence consists of a main clause and a subordinate clause, joined by a subordinating conjunction.
- The main clause stands on its own, while the subordinate clause provides additional information.
- Creating complex sentences can add variety to writing.
Subordinating Conjunctions
- Common subordinating conjunctions include:
- before, after, while, until, as soon as, as long as, when, whenever (to show time)
- where, wherever, in the same place as (to show place)
- as, because, since, so that (to show reason, cause, and effect)
- as if, as though (to show similarity)
- Examples of using subordinating conjunctions in context:
- They left for home as soon as school was dismissed for the day.
- The pensioner wanted to live where she grew up as a child.
- I eat balanced meals because I wish to stay healthy.
Commas in Complex Sentences
- When a subordinate clause comes before a main clause, place a comma before the main clause.
- Example: As the aircraft touched the runway, Ricardo felt relieved.
Using Subordinating Conjunctions in Sentences
- Examples of completing sentences using subordinating conjunctions:
- Teachers are expected to supervise students until they arrive at school.
- I haven't been to the gymnasium since I fell ill with a virus.
- We'll stay to the end of the game as it is exciting.
- You did not share your problem with me as though you expected me to read your mind.
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Test your knowledge of common persuasive techniques used in advertisements, including testimonial, card stacking, repetition, bandwagon, snob appeal, and emotive words.
