Subordinating Conjunctions

Complete the sentence: 'You can play outside ______ you finish your homework.'

• before

• after

• during

• unless

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between them.

• A type of conjunction that connects two independent clauses.

• A word that introduces a list of items in a sentence.

• A conjunction that is used only in formal writing.

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

• although

• and

• but

• or

What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'because'?

• It introduces a contrast between two clauses.

• It indicates a time relationship between events.

• It introduces a reason or cause for the action in the main clause.

• It connects two independent clauses.

What does the subordinating conjunction 'although' indicate?

• It indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

• It introduces a contrast between two ideas.

• It shows a sequence of events.

• It emphasizes a similarity between two ideas.

Complete the sentence: 'I will help you ______ you ask nicely.'

• unless

• if

• although

• because

Provide an example of a sentence using 'since' as a subordinating conjunction.

• Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.

• I will go to the store since I need milk.

• Since he is late, we will start without him.

• She likes to read since it is relaxing.

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• A phrase that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A type of sentence that asks a question.

• A group of words that provides additional information about a noun.

How does the subordinating conjunction 'if' function in a sentence?

• 'If' introduces a condition that must be met for the main clause to be true.

• 'If' is used to express a contrast between two ideas.

• 'If' serves as a transition between two unrelated thoughts.

• 'If' indicates a time frame for the action in the main clause.

What is a dependent clause?

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

• A complete sentence that can stand alone.

• A phrase that provides additional information but lacks a subject.

• A type of clause that expresses a complete idea.