Subordinating Conjunctions

________ Karen doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• Since

• Whereas

• Wherever

• If

Answer explanation

The current situation of Karen is the cause why she can't go to university in Canada.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• Because

• If

• Where

• Although

Answer explanation

The two ideas in the sentence show contrast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I will be late in the meeting ________ we have an emergency at home.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• although

• unless

• because

• while

Answer explanation

The sentence discusses the reason why he/she will be late in the meeting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I don't eat junk food ________ it will only damage my kidney.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• while

• as

• unless

• when

Answer explanation

The speaker provides a reason why he/she doesn't want to eat junk food.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Ernesto got the job ________ he had no experience.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• because

• as

• although

• so that

Answer explanation

The sentence presents two contrasting ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

________ their parents like to travel to other places, Miko and Julia prefer to stay at home for their birthday celebrations.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• While

• Since

• After

• Before

Answer explanation

The sentence presents two contrasting ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Barry passed the exam first time ________ Harry had to retake it three times.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• if

• before

• in order that

• while

Answer explanation

The sentence presents two contrasting ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We will be having classes online _____________ it is already safe to have face-to-face interactions.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• as

• until

• where

• so that

Answer explanation

The sentence indicates when the speakers will have their online classes.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Carla couldn't buy any gadget _____________ she didn't have any money.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• since

• when

• in order that

• though

Answer explanation

The sentence provides the reason why Carla could not buy a gadget.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We decided to have our quarantine at home __________ we could monitor and get in touch with each other.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

• while

• if

• so that

• when

Answer explanation

The sentence provides the reason why the family decided to do home quarantine.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E