Exploring Subordinating Conjunctions

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

• To link two phrases

• To link two independent clauses

• To link an independent clause and a dependent clause

• To link two dependent clauses

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'We can eat apple pie after we finish dinner.'

• can

• We

• finish

• after

Which part of the sentence 'The kids stopped talking once the movie started' is the dependent clause?

• The kids

• stopped talking

• once the movie started

• The kids stopped talking

Which subordinating conjunction expresses a relationship with time?

• because

• if

• although

• until

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: 'You should wash your hands ___ you eat any food.'

• because

• although

• before

• if

Which subordinating conjunction expresses a cause-and-effect relationship?

• if

• although

• since

• while

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I left the party early because I wasn't feeling well.'

• I

• left

• well

• because

Which subordinating conjunction expresses contrast?

• if

• although

• because

• since

Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence: 'Sienna can't read the book ___ she wears her glasses.'

• if

• although

• unless

• because

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: 'Kate will carry an umbrella ___ she walks to school.'

• since

• although

• because

• if