WorksheetsSubordinating Conjunctions & Independent/Dependent Clauses
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What's the subordinating conjunction: I need to go to the bookstore before we leave the mall.
a)
need
b)
leave
c)
the
d)
before
2.
What's the subordinating conjunction: Since you got a haircut, I haven't seen you.
a)
I
b)
haven't
c)
seen
d)
Since
3.
What's the subordinating conjunction: We can't be together if you drive that car.
a)
if
b)
we
c)
together
d)
be
4.
Which TWO are INDEPENDENT clauses?
a)
when I got home
b)
I got home late last night
c)
I ate dinner
d)
before I ate dinner
5.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
Please walk in the hall because running is not allowed.
a)
because
b)
hall
c)
walk
6.
If you want to go, you must behave.
a)
if
b)
go
c)
must
7.
_______ you like dinner, you may have seconds.
a)
If
b)
Although
c)
As soon as
8.
Which word is the subordinating conjunction?
Although it was raining, we went outside.
Although it was raining, we went outside.
a)
Although
b)
it
c)
went
d)
outside
9.
Which word is the subordinating conjunction?
While I was studying, I made flashcards.
While I was studying, I made flashcards.
a)
While
b)
was
c)
I
d)
made
10.
If you look closely, you will find it.
a)
if
b)
find
c)
closely
11.
Our dog barks whenever he sees a squirrel.
a)
sees
b)
whenever
c)
barks
12.
Which word is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
a)
Since
b)
Because
c)
Fire
d)
Although
13.
Which group of words is an independent clause?
a)
Although I was careful
b)
When I get up
c)
I played video games
d)
Because they work together
14.
Which group of words is an independent clause?
a)
When it was springtime
b)
Before the cat woke up
c)
I shook my head
d)
Because I was happy
15.
Which group of words is an independent clause?
a)
Please fill the cups with ice
b)
Because I had the flu
c)
Until my mom gets back
d)
When the music stops
16.
What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence?
While Bella ran the vacuum, we picked up the trash.
While Bella ran the vacuum, we picked up the trash.
a)
while
b)
ran
c)
the
17.
Which sentence is an independent clause?
a)
Jill likes to go to the beach.
b)
Whenever you finish.
c)
If you read The Outsiders.
d)
Before you eat breakfast.
18.
Which word is not a subordinating conjunction?
a)
If
b)
When
c)
While
d)
Summer
19.
When I do my homework tonight
a)
Independent Clause
b)
Dependent Clause
20.
I will finish my homework tonight
a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
21.
Before our Halloween party on Friday
a)
Independent Clause
b)
Dependent Clause
22.
When the time changes this week
a)
Independent clause
b)
dependent clause
23.
If you can dress like Isaac Newton
a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
24.
because I want a lot of Halloween candy
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
25.
My mom made my Halloween costume
a)
Independent clause
b)
Dependent clause
26.
Which part is the independent clause?
When Mrs. Dietz reads the book Witches, she gets very excited.
When Mrs. Dietz reads the book Witches, she gets very excited.
a)
When Mrs. Dietz reads the book Witches
b)
she gets very excited.
27.
Which is the independent clause? Since they love Indians, Evan and Zander are working on a report.
a)
Since they love Indians
b)
Evan and Zander are working on a report.
28.
Which part is the independent clause? While Cole and Carson play basketball, Isaac and Austin are reading a book.
a)
While Cole and Carson play basketball
b)
Isaac and Austin are reading a book.
29.
Which part is the independent clause? Since no Halloween candy was found, Isabel and Kate went looking for some.
a)
Since no Halloween candy was found
b)
Isabel and Kate went looking for some
30.
Which part of the sentence is the dependent clause? Because they love to read, Sam and Brooke went to the library.
a)
Because they love to read
b)
Sam and Brooke went to the library.
31.
Which is the dependent clause? Before school, Abby and Jenna finished their DOL sentences.
a)
Before school
b)
Abby and Jenna finished their DOL sentences.
32.
Which part is the dependent clause? Hope and Ava made their Halloween costumes so their parents were happy.
a)
Hope and Ava made their Halloween costumes
b)
so their parents were happy
33.
After lunch, Alex and Dixon cleaned the tables in the lunch room.
a)
After lunch
b)
Alex and Dixon cleaned the tables in the lunch room.
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