subordinating conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions

A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that links a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Una conjunción subordinante es una palabra o frase que vincula una cláusula dependiente a una cláusula independiente.

You already know how to use one subordinating conjunction in English!

¡Ya sabes cómo usar una conjunción subordinada en inglés!

Fill in the Blanks

I am wet

it is raining.

In this sentence, because is the link between the two clauses.

En esta oración, porque es el vínculo entre las dos cláusulas.

We are going to look at some more complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions.

You will need to identify which word is the subordinating conjunction.

Vamos a ver algunas oraciones más complejas con conjunciones subordinadas.

Tienen que identificar qué palabra es la conjunción subordinada.

Multiple Choice

I get angry when I am hungry.

Select the subordinating conjunction:

• when

• angry

• hungry

Multiple Choice

I went to bed after I had dinner.

Select the subordinating conjunction:

• after

• bed

• dinner

Multiple Choice

I brushed my teeth after I had breakfast.

Select the subordinating conjunction:

• after

• teeth

• had

Multiple Choice

I watch TV while I eat dinner.

Select the subordinating conjunction:

• while

• I

• dinner

Multiple Choice

I feel stressed when I'm at school.

Select the subordinating conjunction:

• when

• at

• stressed

Open Ended

Write ONE EXAMPLE of a subordinating conjunction in English:

Escriban un ejemplo de una conjunción subordinante en inglés: