Subordinating conjunctions

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

Although it was raining, Tommy walked to the shop.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

Mum is taking me to buy some new shoes after she finishes work.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

I like to eat pepperoni pizza because it is delicious.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

If you finish your work, you can go out to play.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

When the guitarist had finished playing, the crowd cheered.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

The teenager dropped the litter on the floor as he walked along the street.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

The golf clubs on the roof of the car fell off when the car broke suddenly.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

Mr Jones shouted for help as his dog quickly ran away.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

Even though the town centre was busy, Zahra enjoyed her trip to the shops.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

The man struggled to cross the road because he had a broken leg.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause