Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A word that shows the relationship between nouns

• A word that connects two independent clauses

• A word that introduces a dependent clause

• A word that describes a verb

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• Or

• Although

• But

• And

When a subordinating conjunction is at the start of a sentence, what punctuation is needed?

• A comma after the first clause

• A period

• A semicolon

• No punctuation

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?

• I will go to the park before it stops raining.

• After it stops raining, I will go to the park.

• I will go to the park, after it stops raining.

• I will go to the park after it stops raining.

What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions?

• To list items in a series

• To combine sentences and show relationships

• To ask questions

• To create compound sentences

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• Since

• Because

• While

• But

How many clauses are typically involved when using a subordinating conjunction?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following sentences requires a comma?

• Before I go to bed, I will eat dinner.

• I will eat dinner before I go to bed.

• After I finish my homework I will go to school.

• I will go to school after I finish my homework.

What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

• Although

• So

• Or

• And

Which sentence is an example of combining sentences with a subordinating conjunction?

• I like to read or write.

• I like to read but not write.

• I like to read while I eat.

• I like to read, and I like to write.