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ENGLISH (H) SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
(Because, Before) we get started, let's introduce ourselves. 
a)
Because
b)
Before
2.
The Clerk made the new keys (while, if) we waited. 
a)
while
b)
if
3.
Marcus looked around and wondered (where, wherever) everyone had gone. 
a)
wherever
b)
where
4.
(If, When) you don't mind, may I ask you a question?
a)
If
b)
When
5.

Which demonstrates correct punctuation?

a)

After I finished my homework, I watched the late movie.

b)

After I finished my homework. I watched the late movie.

c)

After I finished my homework I watched the late movie.

d)

I watched the late movie after I finished my homework.

6.

Which demonstrates correct punctuation?

a)

Donnie can't come with us unless he cleans the basement.

b)

Unless he cleans the basement Donnie can't come with us.

c)

Unless he cleans the basement, Donnie can't come with us.

d)

Donnie can't come with us. Unless he cleans the basement.

7.

Which demonstrates correct punctuation?

a)

If you can't come to me; I'll go to you.

b)

If you can't come to me I'll go to you.

c)

If you can't come to me. I'll go to you.

d)

If you can't come to me, I'll go to you.

8.

Which demonstrates correct punctuation?

a)

When she farted, she laughed.

b)

She laughed when she farted.

c)

When she farted. She laughed.

d)

She laughed, when she farted.

9.

__________Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

a)

After

b)

Because

c)

If

d)

Where

10.
Which word is the subordinating conjunction?
Although it was raining, we went outside.
a)
Although
b)
it
c)
went
d)
outside
11.
Which word is the subordinating conjunction?
While I was studying, I made flashcards.
a)
While
b)
was
c)
I
d)
made
12.
Which word is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
a)
Since
b)
Because
c)
Fire
d)
Although
13.

An independent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can not be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence complex

14.

A dependent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence compound

15.
while the band was playing
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
16.
because she studied diligently
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
17.
she studied diligently
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
18.
I eat my lunch in the shade.
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
19.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are interested, look at my new bike.

a)

If

b)

Wherever

c)

Than

20.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are here, you can water the plants.

a)

Where

b)

Since

c)

So that

21.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


You can't use this computer ___ you work here.

a)

unless

b)

wherever

c)

than

22.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are careful, you may help Miss McKuin with the experiment.

a)

Wherever

b)

Than

c)

As long as

23.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


Mr. Heisserer became a teacher ___ he could help children learn.

a)

so that

b)

if

c)

when

24.

Identify the subordinating conjunction.


Sheldon may go to recess as soon as his homework is finished.

a)

may go

b)

as soon as

c)

as

25.

Identify the subordinating conjunction.


Before you answer, hear what I have to say first.

a)

Before

b)

hear

c)

have to

26.

Identify the subordinating conjunction.


Please zip up your coat because it is cold outside!

a)

Please

b)

zip up

c)

because

27.

Identify the subordinating conjunction.


While we are waiting, let's play a game.

a)

While

b)

are waiting

c)

let's

28.

Identify the subordinating conjunction.


I tried my very best although some were really hard to answer.

a)

I

b)

best

c)

although

29.

Hunard injured his ankle ______taking part in the marathon.

a)

for

b)

while

c)

beside

d)

because

30.

You should not climb the mountain _______ someone is with you.

a)

if

b)

unless

c)

since

d)

because

31.

He turned up for work __________ having a really heavy cold.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

therefore

d)

since

32.

I begin hiking ______ I was seven years old.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

for

d)

since

33.

You missed the target _________you can’t award you a score.

a)

however

b)

then

c)

therefore

d)

although

34.

___________I get very tired, I usually take a rest.

a)

Before

b)

When

c)

Since

d)

Although

35.

She was reprimanded by the teacher _____________ She was caught cheating

a)

although

b)

however

c)

because

d)

so that

36.

My Father and I dressed up well __________ we will perform at the party

a)

so that

b)

in order to

c)

because

d)

whenever

37.

You can have a treat _________you have finished your dinner.

a)

after

b)

because

c)

so that

d)

since

38.

_________ the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up

a)

After

b)

Although

c)

Before

d)

Even if

39.

I don’t want to go to the movies ­­­_____________ I hate the smell of popcorn.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

whenever

d)

so that

40.

______________ there is already a vaccine for COVID-19, it is safe to go back to normal activity.

a)

Because

b)

As soon as

c)

Although

d)

So that

41.

Many people around the world are suffering ________ of COVID-19 pandemic.

a)

because

b)

since

c)

so that

d)

however

42.

Crisis of COVID-19 could been best solved__________ the citizens have self discipline and will cooperate the government.

a)

if

b)

because

c)

although

d)

even though

43.

______________ our cats are lazy, they are affectionate.

a)

Unless

b)

Although

c)

Because

d)

Since

44.

Ronaldo usually goes training ________ work.

a)

before

b)

after

c)

when

d)

while

45.

Donna brushes her teeth __________ bedtime.

a)

before

b)

after

c)

while

d)

when

46.

My family has to stay at home ____________ I am still under quarantine.

a)

after

b)

while

c)

before

d)

when

47.

Malaysia later announced lockdown ______________ Italy due to the Covid19 Pandemic.

a)

while

b)

before

c)

when

d)

after

48.

________________ she was still under Covid19 treatment, she tried her best to prepare her online lesson.

a)

After

b)

Before

c)

While

d)

When

49.

Spongebob and Patrick stand outside ____________ Squidward stands inside.

a)

while

b)

before

c)

after

d)

when

50.

________ Spongebob finished his lunch, he went back to work.

a)

While

b)

When

c)

After

d)

Before

51.

Belle's mother reads her a princess story __________ she sleeps.

a)

before

b)

when

c)

while

d)

after

52.

This the zoo we went to __________ we were on holidays in Singapore last December.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

before

d)

after

53.

Sarah makes her bed __________ she starts her e-learning everyday.

a)

while

b)

Before

c)

when

d)

after