Subordinating Conjunctions

Conjunction 'since' is to __________

• show contrast

• express cause and effect

• show reason

Conjunction 'although' is to __________

• show contrast

• express cause and effect

• show reason

Conjunction 'because' is to __________

• show contrast

• express cause and effect

• show reason

(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.

• Unless
• Although

(Since, After) Abby's brother is away at college, her house is very quiet. 

• Since
• After

__________ Craig already had his ticket, he still had to wait in line to see the movie.

• Although

• Because

• Unless

• Yet

Julie took an umbrella to school __________ it looked like it might rain.

• although

• because

• but

• so

I am tired __________ I got up too early.

• and

• yet

• although

• because

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Because I was sick I missed school.
• Because, I was sick I missed school.
• Because, I was sick, I missed school.
• Because I was sick, I missed school.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

___ you are here, you can water the plants.

• Where

• Since

• So that