Subordinating Conjunctions Exercise

What is the function of a subordinating conjunction?

• It joins two independent clauses.

• It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• It replaces a noun in a sentence.

• It makes a sentence interrogative.

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinating conjunction?

• I stayed inside because it was raining.

• The cat slept under the table.

• She runs every morning.

• He is tall and strong.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: "The game was postponed since it was raining heavily."

• was

• postponed

• since

• heavily

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a time-related subordinating conjunction.

• He ran fast because he was late.

• I will call you when I get home.

• She likes apples and oranges.

• Unless you study, you will fail.

Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence? "____ the electricity was out, we used candles for light."

• If

• Because

• Whereas

• Wherever

What type of subordinating conjunction is used in the sentence: "Rescue teams arrived before the storm intensified."

Write your answer in small letters: example: cause

Which subordinating conjunction expresses condition?

• Unless

• Whereas

• Since

• Wherever

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: "We can go to the park ____ it stops raining."

• while

• if

• whereas

• before

Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "Although she was sick, she still went to school."

• she still went to school

• went to school

• she still went

• Although she was sick

Which sentence uses a cause-related subordinating conjunction?

• She stayed inside while it rained.

• The dog barked wherever it saw strangers.

• He left early because he was tired.

• We waited until the show started.