Subordinating Conjunctions and Independent and Dependent Clauses

A subordinating conjunction links a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: Don't go out ___ you've finished your work.

• until

• while

• where

• because

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: Make sure you close all the windows ___ it starts to rain.

• until

• before

• while

• after

Identify the subordinating conjunction: Since Robin refused to wear his seat belt, Batman has banned him from the Batmobile.

• Since

• belt

• banned

• Batmobile

True or false: A dependent clause is a complete thought.

• True

• False

Independent or dependent: Because today's mail travels so slowly.

• Independent

• Dependent

Independent or dependent: While they were called pony boys.

• Independent

• Dependent

When they carried the mail.

• Independent

• Dependent

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: _____ he is here, he may as well stay for lunch.

• If only

• Before

• Now that

• Whether

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: ________________ I had seen that movie three times, I watched it again.

• When

• Whereas

• Although

• Unless