Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

What is the role of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• It indicates the end of a sentence

• It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause

• It modifies a noun

• It connects two independent clauses

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'You can have dessert after you finish your dinner.'

• and

• after

• if

• or

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• b) because

• d) but

• c) also

• a) and

What is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence 'Even though there was heavy traffic, we managed to reach the airport on time.'

• Because

• However

• Therefore

• Even though

What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

• To emphasize the main idea of the sentence

• To separate nouns and verbs

• To join dependent clauses to independent clauses

• To connect two independent clauses

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: 'I will go to the store _____ I need to buy some groceries.'

• while

• because

• after

• until

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'She will not come unless you apologize.'

• because

• and

• if

• unless

Which of the following sentences contains a subordinating conjunction?

• c) She is tired, yet she keeps working.

• b) After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.

• a) I like to play soccer and basketball.

• d) The sun was shining, so we went for a walk.

Complete the following sentence using the correct subordinating conjunction: '__________ I was hungry, I didn't eat a high calorie burger.'

• If

• After

• Although

• Since

Complete the following sentence using the correct subordinating conjunction: 'Mark didn't find his keys ________ he looked everywhere.

• because

• even though

• as soon as

• before