Subordinate Conjunctions Practice

Identify the subordinate conjunction in the following sentence: Because she finished her homework, she went to bed.

• She

• Homework

• To

• Because

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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VI

Use a subordinate conjunction to combine the following sentences: I can go to the party. I finished my homework.

• As I finished my homework, I can go to the party.

• I finish my homework, I will go to the party.

• I can go to the party since I finished my homework.

• I can go to the party, while I finish my homework.

Which acronym helps students remember subordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• WWW.ASIA.WUB

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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VI

Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: Although it was raining, we went for a picnic.

• Therefore

• However

• Although

• Because

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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VI

In the sentence 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early', identify the dependent clause.

• Because I was happy

• Because I was tired

• I went to bed early

• After I ate dinner

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.D.V

Combine the following sentences using a subordinate conjunction: She likes to read. She prefers to write.

• She likes to read, so she prefers to write.

• She likes to read, because she prefers to write.

• While she likes to read, she prefers to write.

• She likes to read, however she prefers to write.

Explain the role of a dependent clause in a sentence.

• A dependent clause is always a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause adds extra information to the main sentence.

• A dependent clause contains the most important information.

• A dependent clause is used to connect two complete sentences.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.D.V

Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: I will go to the beach unless it rains.

• and

• if

• unless

• because

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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VI

Write a sentence using a subordinate conjunction to show cause and effect.

• She passed the exam, but she didn't study at all.

• She failed the exam because she studied hard.

• Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.

• She passed the exam because she didn't study at all.

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TEKS.ELA.3.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.4.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.5.11D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.6.10D.VI

TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VI

WWW.ASIA.WUB words always introduce subordinating conjunctions. This means that they are what type of clause?

• Dependent- They add extra information and CANNOT be a complete sentence.

• Independent- They contain the most important information and CAN be a complete sentence.

• They are only a phrase of words and have no purpose.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.VIII

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E1.9.D.V

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.C

TEKS.ELA.E2.9.D.V