Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

Which word is a subordinating conjunction in the sentence below? "I stayed inside because it was raining."

• stayed

• because

• was

• raining

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To connect two equal parts of a sentence

• To begin a new paragraph

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To make the sentence shorter

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?

• I went outside, or it was cold.

• I went outside because it was cold.

• I went outside but it was cold.

• I went outside, and it was cold.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: "I'll call you ___ I arrive at the airport."

• or

• and

• when

• but

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• although

• unless

• since

• and

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Complete the sentence: "___ she was tired, she finished her homework."

• Although

• Because

• Unless

• Since

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

What is the dependent clause in this sentence? "Although the storm was loud, the baby slept peacefully."

• the baby slept peacefully

• the storm was loud

• Although the storm was loud

• slept peacefully

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction?

• He likes pizza and burgers.

• She ran fast but missed the bus.

• We stayed home because it was snowing.

• I will go now, or I’ll be late.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Choose the subordinating conjunction that fits best: "We couldn’t go to the park ___ it started raining."

• so

• because

• or

• and

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Which sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction?

• Because it was late, we left the party.

• We left the party because it was late.

• It was late, so we left the party.

• We left, and it was late.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B