Subordinating Conjunctions

Front

Complete the sentence: ________ Karen doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada. Options: Since, Whereas, Wherever, If

Back

Since

Answer explanation

The current situation of Karen is the cause why she can't go to university in Canada.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: ________ it was raining, I didn't get wet. Options: Because, If, Where, Although

Back

Although

Answer explanation

The two ideas in the sentence show contrast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: I will be late in the meeting ________ we have an emergency at home. Options: although, unless, because, while

Back

because

Answer explanation

The sentence discusses the reason why he/she will be late in the meeting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: I don't eat junk food ________ it will only damage my kidney. Options: while, as, unless, when

Back

as

Answer explanation

The speaker provides a reason why he/she doesn't want to eat junk food.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: Ernesto got the job ________ he had no experience. Options: because, as, although, so that

Back

although

Answer explanation

The sentence presents two contrasting ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: ________ their parents like to travel to other places, Miko and Julia prefer to stay at home for their birthday celebrations. Options: While, Since, After, Before

Back

While

Answer explanation

The sentence presents two contrasting ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: Barry passed the exam first time ________ Harry had to retake it three times. Options: if, before, in order that, while

Back

while

Answer explanation

The sentence presents two contrasting ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: We will be having classes online _____________ it is already safe to have face-to-face interactions. Options: as, until, where, so that

Back

until

Answer explanation

The sentence indicates when the speakers will have their online classes.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Carla couldn't buy any gadget _____________ she didn't have any money.
Options: since, when, in order that, though

Back

since

Answer explanation

The sentence provides the reason why Carla could not buy a gadget.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Complete the sentence: We decided to have our quarantine at home __________ we could monitor and get in touch with each other. Options: while, if, so that, when.

Back

so that

Answer explanation

The sentence provides the reason why the family decided to do home quarantine.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E