Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) Practice Test

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Which uses effective subordination?

Although, she might not have needed the coffee.
When they were done with school. They celebrated.
As the teacher was talking. He started to nod off.
Since she didn't pass the class, she has to take it again.

The correct answer is: Since she didn't pass the class, she has to take it again.

The correct answer demonstrates effective subordination because it uses a subordinate clause to provide context and clarity about the main idea presented. In this case, "Since she didn't pass the class" is the subordinate clause that gives a reason for the main idea, "she has to take it again." This structure effectively links the cause and effect, emphasizing the relationship between the two ideas. Subordination is essential in creating complex sentences that convey a complete thought while also providing additional information. This enhances the reader's understanding by establishing how one event relates to another. In this example, the subordinate clause clearly explains the condition that leads to the necessity of retaking the class.