HES Subordinating Conjunctions

Which group of words below is an independent clause?

• I see you

• During the TV show

• While we were away

• Because the gate was open

Which group of words is a dependent clause?

• I won

• Can I come over

• If I can come over

• The cat is asleep

What clause is underlined in the sentence below?

I make good grades whenever I study my study guides.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Which clause is underlined in the sentence below?

Although it is snowing, we still have school today.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

Which clause is underlined in the sentence below?

We can play outside once it stops raining.

• independent clause

• dependent claouse

Which word in the sentence below is the subordinating conjunction?

After the game, we will go out for ice cream.

• After

• will go

• out

• for

Which word is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below?

I need a jacket since it is cold outside.

• need

• since

• cold

• outside

Which word is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below?

Whether the wind blows or not, the tree branches seem to always move.

• not

• seem

• or

• Whether

Which word is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below?

We will eat some dinner before we go to the game.

• will eat

• some

• before

• to

Which word is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below?

If only I could have a second, I am sure I can find my watch.

• If only

• have

• sure

• find