Subordinating Conjunctions

Match the following

• To suggest that one idea happens after another idea.

• unless

• Except if

• and

• To suggest alternatives

• or

Match the following

• any time, when

• whenever

• despite the fact that

• but

• To suggest a contrast (sometimes unexpected)

• although

Match the following

• if, on the condition that

• so

• To suggest a result

• as long as

• not before

• until

​ (a)   I was punished, my mother gave me permission to go to the party ​ (b)   it was my birthday celebration. ​ (c)   , I had lots of fun with my friends.

• Although
• because
• So
• unless

​ (a)   I finished my classwork, the teacher will let me get out to have my break. I cannot go out ​ (b)   I want to ​ (c)   I could have extra work.

• Until
• whenever
• or
• and

There is a classmate who is really intelligent ​ (a)   she is sometimes rude with me, ​ (b)   the teacher always scolds her. ​ (c)   she changes her attitude, she won't be allowed to participate again.

• but
• and
• Unless
• although

Reorder the following

• It

• was raining

• so

• we decided

• to stay in.

Reorder the following

• I

• called

• his name,

• and

• he came.

Reorder the following

• He has

• no money

• but

• he is

• happy.

Reorder the following

• We can

• eat pizza

• or

• we can

• eat sushi.