Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions

Which of the following sentences uses the subordinating conjunction "because" correctly?

• I went to the store because I needed milk.

• I needed milk, because I went to the store.

• Because I went to the store, I needed milk.

• I went to the store, I needed milk because.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• it

• was

• although

• decided

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "since."

• Since it was late, we decided to go home.

• We decided to go home, since it was late.

• It was late, since we decided to go home.

• Since we decided to go home, it was late.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence uses the subordinating conjunction "unless" correctly?

• Unless you study, you will pass the test.

• You will pass the test unless you study.

• You will not pass the test unless you study.

• Unless you will not pass the test, you study.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the function of the subordinating conjunction "while" in the sentence: "She read a book while waiting for the bus"?

• To show contrast

• To indicate time

• To show cause

• To indicate condition

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the sentence that uses the subordinating conjunction "after" correctly.

• After we ate dinner, we watched a movie.

• We watched a movie, after we ate dinner.

• We ate dinner after, we watched a movie.

• After, we watched a movie we ate dinner.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following sentences uses the subordinating conjunction "before" correctly?

• Before the sun sets, we should reach home.

• We should reach home, before the sun sets.

• The sun sets before, we should reach home.

• Before, we should reach home the sun sets.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: "Even though it was cold, we went swimming."

• it

• was

• even though

• swimming

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "when."

• When his dad was struggling, it seemed like Filthy lost focus in basketball.

• It seemed like Filthy lost focus in basketball, when his dad was struggling,

• When, his dad was struggling it seemed like Filthy lost focus in basketball.

• When his dad was struggling it seemed like Filthy lost focus in basketball.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence uses the subordinating conjunction "wherever" correctly?

• Wherever you go, I will follow.

• I will follow, wherever you go.

• You go wherever, I will follow.

• Wherever, I will follow you go.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E