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question 1 (1 point)
which word is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence:
unless we finish our project, we can’t present tomorrow.
a unless
b we
c finish
d present

question 2 (1 point)
choose the correct definition of an independent clause:

Explanation:

Question 1

A subordinating conjunction introduces a subordinate clause and shows its relationship to the main clause. In the sentence "Unless we finish our project, we can’t present tomorrow", "unless" introduces the subordinate clause "we finish our project" and is a subordinating conjunction. "we" is a pronoun, "finish" is a verb, and "present" is a verb, so they are not subordinating conjunctions.

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, so it can stand alone as a sentence. Option a describes a subordinate clause (which begins with a subordinating conjunction). Option c describes a subordinate clause (cannot stand alone). Option d describes a compound sentence structure with a comma and conjunction (like in a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction), not an independent clause.

Answer:

a. unless

Question 2