Subordinating Conjunctions for All Classes SGT: 25
Subordinating conjunctions are words that join dependent clauses to independent clauses, creating complex sentences. They show the relationship between the dependent and independent clauses. Here are some common subordinating conjunctions along with examples:
Because: It indicates cause or reason.
Example: She stayed home because it was raining.
Although: It introduces a contrast or concession.
Example: Although it was late, they continued their journey.
If: It introduces a condition.
Example: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
While: It shows simultaneous actions or events.
Example: She sang while he played the guitar.
Since: It indicates time or cause.
Example: Since he left early, he arrived on time.
Until: It shows a time limit or condition.
Example: She waited until he finished his work.
Unless: It introduces a condition with a negative consequence.
Example: You won't succeed unless you try.
Whereas: It introduces a comparison or contrast.
Example: She loves hot weather, whereas her brother prefers cold climates.
These conjunctions help add complexity and variety to your sentences by connecting ideas in different ways.
Subordinating Conjunctions, Test: 1
"I will go to the park __________ it stops raining."
a) because
b) when
c) although
d) since
"She couldn't sleep ___________ she drank too much coffee."
a) because
b) until
c) unless
d) while
"_________ it's late, we should leave now."
a) Even though
b) Since
c) Therefore
d) Whenever
"He didn't eat dessert _________ he was allergic to nuts."
a) until
b) while
c) unless
d) because
"__________ she studies hard, she never scores well in exams."
a) Until
b) Unless
c) Although
d) As soon as
"I’d call you _______ I’d arrived at the airport."
a) while
b) if
c) unless
d) after
"_________ it rains, the picnic will still go ahead."
a) Because
b) Even though
c) Since
d) Whenever
"She will not go to the party ________ she finishes her work."
a) if
b) when
c) until
d) unless
"_________ I have enough money, I won't buy a new car."
a) Whenever
b) Although
c) While
d) Since
"He passed the exam _________ he studied hard."
a) while
b) because
c) if
d) unless
"_________ it snows, we will still go skiing."
a) Even though
b) Since
c) As soon as
d) Unless
"I won't eat dessert ________ I finish my meal."
a) after
b) until
c) unless
d) if
"_________ I find my keys, I can't leave the house."
a) Unless
b) When
c) While
d) Since
"She will go to the movies _________ her friends invite her."
a) unless
b) after
c) if
d) even though
"I'll go for a run _________ the weather is nice."
a) since
b) unless
c) if
d) whenever
1. Answer: b) when 2. Answer: a) because 3. Answer: b) Since 4. Answer: d) because 5. Answer: c) Although 6. Answer: d) after 7. Answer: b) Even though 8. Answer: c) until 9. Answer: b) Although 10. Answer: b) because 11. Answer: a) Even though 12. Answer: b) until 13. Answer: a) Unless 14. Answer: c) if 15. Answer: c) if
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