Question

use the sentences to answer the question. the international astronomical union determined that pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet. pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006. which sentence effectively combines the two sentences above using a subordinating conjunction? select the two correct answers. (1 point) although the international astronomical union determined that pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006. the international astronomical union determined that pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, so pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006. the international astronomical union determined that pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet because pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006. the international astronomical union determined that pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, and pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006. after the international astronomical union determined that pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006

Explanation:

A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. "Although" and "After" are subordinating conjunctions. "Although" shows a contrast and "After" shows a time - sequence. The sentences with "so", "because" and "and" use coordinating conjunctions or incorrect causal relationships in this context.

Answer:

A. Although the International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, Pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006.
E. After the International Astronomical Union determined that Pluto did not meet the criteria needed to be considered a planet, Pluto was downgraded to the status of a dwarf planet in 2006.