Subordinating Conjunction

Definition: What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of verb that connects two independent clauses.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of punctuation used to separate items in a list.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause.

• A subordinating conjunction is a type of adverb that modifies a verb.

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Examples: Provide an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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

• While it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.

• Despite it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.

• Because it was raining, they decided to go for a walk.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Practice Question 1: Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we still went for a walk.'

• Although

• Despite

• Furthermore

• Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Practice Question 2: Create a sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'because'.

• I went to the park because it was raining.

• He missed the bus because he woke up late.

• I went to the store because I needed to buy some groceries.

• She ate the cake because she was hungry.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Practice Question 3: Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: 'I will go to the park _____ it stops raining.'

• because

• while

• after

• until

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Practice Question 4: Rewrite the sentence using a subordinating conjunction: 'I will come if you call me.'

• If you call me, I will come.

• I will come because you call me.

• I will come unless you call me.

• I will come when you call me.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

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Practice Question 5: Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'She will go to the party unless she is busy.'

• while

• if

• unless

• because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Practice Question 6: Create a sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'while'.

• While the sun was shining, the rain started pouring.

• While I was sleeping, my friend was studying.

• While the cat was meowing, the dog was barking.

• While I was studying, my friend was playing video games.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

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Practice Question 7: Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: 'He went to bed early _____ he had to wake up early.'

• since

• therefore

• although

• because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

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Practice Question 8: Rewrite the sentence using a subordinating conjunction: 'I will study hard so I can pass the exam.'

• I will study hard if I can pass the exam.

• I will study hard so that I can pass the exam.

• I will study hard when I can pass the exam.

• I will study hard because I can pass the exam.

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