Subordinating Conjunctions & Complex Sentences

Emma and Kate went to the library near school _________ cheerleading practice.

• when
• after
• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Our teacher graded the papers ___________ we watched the movie.

• unless
• while
• so that

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We could not sleep ________ it was hot and humid.

• so

• and

• because

• although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Fill in the blank.
_____ penguins have wings, they cannot fly.

• Because
• Although
• Unless
• When

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the independent clause.

• Jill likes to go to the beach.

• Whenever you finish.

• If you read The Outsiders.

• Before you eat breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the dependent clause.

• If you work hard

• Work hard to pass the class

• You should do your best

• We should work together

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You may not catch the train if you do not hurry and pack.

• Incorrectly punctuated
• Correctly punctuated 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

If they place first they might win five hundred dollars.

• correctly punctuated

• incorrectly punctuated

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.

• correctly punctuated

• incorrectly punctuated

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

We have to go to bed, when the clock strikes ten o'clock.

• correctly punctuated

• incorrectly punctuated

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A