Subordinating Conjunctions

(Because, Before) we get started, let's introduce ourselves. 

• Because
• Before

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The Clerk made the new keys (while, if) we waited. 

• while
• if

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(If, When) you don't mind, may I ask you a question?

• If
• When

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.

• Unless
• Although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(Since, After) Abby's brother is away at college, her house is very quiet. 

• Since
• After

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Let's keep driving (if, unless) you would rather stop and eat now. 

• if
• unless

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(As, After) the game was ready to start, thunder rumbled. 

• As
• After

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Mr. Williams began his work (if, after) he read the instructions. 

• if
• after

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Add the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction to the following sentences. Hint: if using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, the sentence will include a comma.

The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

• and

• because

• or

• yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

• After

• Because

• If

• Where

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E