Subordinating Conjunctions I

Many people think ____ astronauts can reach the Mars, they may never be able to take off again to come home.

• since

• even though

• because

____ the Air Force had many good pilots, Buzz Aldrin needed to find something he could do better than anyone else, something could make him an astronaut.

• Although

• Even though

• Since

A thief easily broke into Mr. Martin's house ____ he forgot to lock the windows properly.

• even though

• because

• although

Jimmy is not afraid of dogs ____ he was bitten by a fierce dog when he was small.

• although

• because

• since

Buzz Aldrin went to see movies every Saturday ____ he didn't have money to buy a ticket.

(Choose two correct answers)

• even though

• since

• because

• although

The older boys allowed Buzz Aldrin to play football with them ____ he was tough ____ he was small.

• although ; because

• because ; since

• since ; because

• because ; although

_____ the sea water is heavily polluted, many species will go extinct.

The book Mrs. Robinson recommended is the best seller of the month ____ the plot is exciting and innovative.

Mia went to bed early. Mia felt tired after a long hike.

• Mia felt tired after a long hike since she went to bed early.

• Mia felt tired after a long hike because she went to bed early.

• Mia went to bed early although she felt tired after a long hike.

• Mia went to bed early since she felt tired after a long hike.

Earthquake! Earthquake!

What should we do during an earthquake?

• We can panic and shout since everyone is shocked.

• We should remain calm even though the situation is bad.

• We should drop as many things as we can on the floor because they may fall onto us.

• We should huddle together because we are family.