Mastering Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• and

• because

• or

• but

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we went outside."

• it

• was

• although

• outside

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which word in the sentence below is a subordinating conjunction? "I will call you after I finish my homework."

• will

• after

• finish

• my

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinating conjunction?

• She likes pizza and pasta.

• He ran quickly.

• I stayed home because I was sick.

• The sun is bright.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: "Since you arrived early, you can help set up."

• you can help set up

• Since you arrived early

• set up

• you arrived

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a subordinating conjunction?

• If you are ready we can leave.

• We can leave, if you are ready.

• If you are ready, we can leave.

• We can, leave if you are ready.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly places the comma with the dependent clause:

• Because she was tired she went to bed early.

• She went to bed early, because she was tired.

• Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

• She went, to bed early because she was tired.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences contains a dependent clause introduced by a subordinating conjunction?

• The dog barked loudly.

• After the movie ended, we went for ice cream.

• The sun set in the west.

• She laughed and smiled.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: "Although the test was difficult, I finished it on time."

• Although the test was difficult

• I finished it on time

• the test was difficult

• Although

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence correctly combines an independent clause and a dependent clause using a subordinating conjunction?

• She will go to the store, and she will buy milk.

• She will go to the store if she has time.

• She will go to the store, but she will buy milk.

• She will go to the store or she will buy milk.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B