Subordinating and Coordinating Conjunctions

1. 1. The animals loved listening to the owl’s stories, ______ they learned new things from them.

• for

• but

• and

1. 2. The young animals gathered around the tree ______ it could talk.

• and

• because

• so that

1. 3. The squirrel’s friends were excited ______ they had heard a similar story before.

• and

• but

• since

1. The owl included things everyone knew _______ they could all relate to the stories.

• because

• so that

• nor

1. 5. The forest became a happy place ________ everyone felt like they belonged.

• while

• because

• as long as

1. 6. The wise old owl told stories, _______ he wanted every animal to understand each other.

• if

• when

• so that

1. 7. The ant worked very hard _______ his colony could have a safe home.

• so that

• and

• because

1. 8. The playful squirrel wanted to share his story, _______ he was too shy.

• but

• nor

• though

1. 9. The animals listened carefully____________ they didn't want to miss any details.

• and

• while

• because

1. 10. The young animals felt happy _________ they realized they had many stories to tell as well.

• or

• when

• yet