Subordinating Conjunctions

1. _____________ he is my best friend, it is difficult to be with him sometimes.

• Since

• Because

• Although

• Whether

The teacher let us listen to music ___________ we worked on our papers.

• even though

• since

• until

• while

1. ________________ we've known each other for a very long time, we are still not good friends.

• Unless

• That

• Although

• When

Mac, Richard, and Jose camped out in the backyard __________ they could watch a meteor storm.

• although

• while

• so that

• as long as

1. I am thinking of walking to the grocery store __________ it rains.

• if

• unless

• whether

• because

Regular exercise is recommended __________ it helps you stay fit and healthy.

• whether

• although

• until

• because

I helped Mom clean up the kitchen ___________ heading out for a movie.

• before

• unless

• because

• since

Michelle was supposed to watch Adriana __________ her parents got back from dinner.

• as long as

• until

• when

• as soon as

Rick hasn't visited his aunt in years ___________ he moved to Florida five years ago.

• before

• if

• since

• unless

You should help me with the chores _________ just sitting down and watching TV all day.

• rather than

• because

• if

• even though