Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions

What is the primary role of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To replace a noun in a sentence

• To modify a verb

Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction for comparison?

• I will go to the store if it stops raining.

• He is taller than his brother.

• She went to the school where her father studied.

• The car which I drive is old.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'After we finish dinner, we will watch a movie.'

• watch

• finish

• dinner

• After

Which sentence correctly uses a time-related subordinating conjunction?

• She sings as if she were a professional.

• Although it was late, he continued working.

• The book that I borrowed is interesting.

• He will call you when he arrives.

What is the function of 'although' in a sentence?

• To express a concession

• To introduce a reason

• To indicate time

• To show a condition

Which of the following sentences uses a relative pronoun?

• She will succeed if she works hard.

• The person who called you is waiting outside.

• We will go out unless it rains.

• He left early because he was tired.

In the sentence 'You can borrow my car as long as you return it by Monday,' what is the role of 'as long as'?

• To make a comparison

• To indicate time

• To express a condition

• To show a reason

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to express manner?

• She sings as if she were a professional.

• He ran faster than anyone else.

• We will leave when the rain stops.

• He stayed home because he was sick.

What is the purpose of 'because' in a sentence?

• To show a condition

• To indicate a reason

• To express a concession

• To introduce a time clause

Which of the following sentences uses a condition-related subordinating conjunction?

• The book that I borrowed is interesting.

• He left early because he was tired.

• Although it was late, he continued working.

• She will succeed if she works hard.