iReady Writing Lesson 13: Subordinating Conjunctions

What does a subordinating conjunction connect?

• A dependent clause to another clause.

• Two independent clauses.

• Two nouns.

• A verb to a noun.

Why can't a dependent clause stand alone?

• Because it does not express a complete idea.

• Because it is too short.

• Because it has no subject.

• Because it has no verb.

Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWWUBBIS)?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or

In the sentence "Because it was raining, Sammy took the bus to school," what is the dependent clause?

• Sammy took the bus to school

• Because it was raining

• Sammy took the bus

• It was raining

Where can a dependent clause appear in a sentence?

• Only at the beginning.

• Only at the end.

• At the beginning or end.

• In the middle.

Which subordinating conjunction (AAAWWWUBBIS) is used in the sentence "Although the wind blew hard, no trees fell"?

• Although

• Blew

• Hard

• Fell

What is the subordinating conjunction (AAAWWWUBBIS) in the sentence "They played cards while the thunder boomed"?

• Played

• Cards

• While

• Boomed

In the sentence "Whenever lightning strikes, Lily’s dog runs and hides," what is the dependent clause?

• Lily’s dog runs and hides

• Whenever lightning strikes

• Lily’s dog

• Runs and hides

What is the subordinating conjunction (AAAWWWUBBIS) in the sentence "Justin needed candles and flashlights since his town lost power"?

• Needed

• Candles

• Since

• Power

In the sentence "Although the storm lasted two days, we didn’t lose electricity," what is the dependent clause?

• Although the storm lasted two days

• We didn’t lose electricity

• The storm lasted two days

• Didn’t lose electricity