Mastering Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Because

• But

• Or

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.

• I like to read books, but my brother prefers movies.

• She can't go to the concert, for she has an exam tomorrow.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• You can have tea or coffee.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Because she was ill, she didn't go to school."

• Because she was ill

• she didn't go to school

• she was ill

• didn't go to school

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Since

• Although

• Nor

• Unless

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the sentence that correctly differentiates between a subordinating and a coordinating conjunction.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• She studied hard so she could pass her exams.

• He likes to play football, nor does he like to watch it on TV.

• Although he was tired, he couldn't sleep.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Construct a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

• I will go to the beach because it is sunny.

• She likes tea and coffee.

• He is tall but very gentle.

• They went to the park or the museum.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to introduce a dependent clause?

• She is sad, but she is smiling.

• You should call me when you arrive.

• He is either coming with us or staying home.

• They neither like to swim nor to play.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam."

• If

• You

• Study

• Will

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a subordinating conjunction?

• Before he goes to bed, he always reads a book.

• She didn't see the movie, nor did she want to.

• Unless it rains, the match will go on as scheduled.

• After the party, they cleaned up the mess.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the option that correctly fills in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: "______ he was late, he managed to catch the train."

• And

• But

• Although

• Or

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A