Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions

What is the primary function of a subordinating conjunction?

• To link two independent clauses

• To end a sentence

• To link a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To start a sentence

Which of the following best describes a dependent clause?

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence

• A clause that is always at the end of a sentence

• A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence

• A clause that is always at the beginning of a sentence

In the Batman and Robin analogy, what does the dependent clause represent?

• Robin

• Batman

• Gotham City

• The Joker

Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Because

• Although

• Since

Which subordinating conjunction would best fit the sentence: 'I will go to the park ___ it stops raining'?

• if

• because

• unless

• although

In the sentence 'If I fulfill my dreams, my life will be blessed', what is the dependent clause?

• my life will be blessed

• If I fulfill

• If I fulfill my dreams

• my dreams

What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'My brother was so happy when I gave him my toy car'?

• was so happy

• My brother

• I gave him

• when

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: 'She stayed inside ___ it was raining.'

• though

• if

• because

• unless

Fill in the blank: 'I will call you ___ I arrive at the airport.'

• unless

• because

• while

• when

Which subordinating conjunction completes the sentence: 'We can start the meeting ___ everyone arrives'?

• although

• unless

• as soon as

• because