Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: She went to the store because she needed to buy groceries.

• and

• but

• so

• because

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction? a) and b) but c) because d) or

• a) and

• b) but

• d) or

• c) because

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I will go to the park _____ it stops raining. a) and b) but c) because d) or

• since

• until

• while

• after

Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction? a) I like pizza. b) She studied hard for the test. c) He went to the store and bought some milk. d) After she finished her homework, she went to bed.

• c) He went to the store and bought some milk.

• b) She studied hard for the test.

• a) I like pizza.

• d) After she finished her homework, she went to bed.

Identify the mistake in the following sentence: I will go to the party if I will finish my homework.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: She couldn't go to the concert _____ she had to work. a) and b) but c) because d) or

Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction? a) The cat is sleeping. b) He ran fast. c) I will go to the beach if it is sunny. d) She likes to read books.

• a

• c

• b

• d

Identify the mistake in the following sentence: He went to the store after he will finish his homework.

• The mistake is the use of 'will' after 'after'.

• The mistake is the use of 'went' instead of 'go' in the sentence.

• The mistake is the use of 'store' instead of 'shop' in the sentence.

• The mistake is the use of 'after' instead of 'before' in the sentence.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: I will eat dinner _____ I am hungry. a) and b) but c) because d) or

• c) because

• a) and

• b) but

• d) or

Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction? a) The dog barked. b) She played soccer. c) He went to the party and danced. d) Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

• a

• b

• c

• d