Subordinate Conjunctions Quiz
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If a subordinating conjunction is the first word in a sentence, I need a comma after the dependent clause.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: I will go to the beach unless it rains.
A. and
B. if
C. unless
D. because
Subordinating Conjunctions CONNECT what 2 things.
A. 2 independent sentences
B. 1 independent sentence and 1 dependent clause
C. 2 dependent clauses
Identify the subordinate conjunction in the following sentence: Because she finished her homework, she went to bed.
A. She
B. Homework
C. To
D. Because
Explain the role of a dependent clause in a sentence.
A. A dependent clause is always a complete sentence.
B. A dependent clause adds extra information to the main sentence.
C. A dependent clause contains the most important information.
D. A dependent clause is used to connect two complete sentences
In the sentence ‘Because I was tired, I went to bed early’, identify the dependent clause.
A. Because I was happy
B. Because I was tired
C. I went to bed early
D. After I ate dinner
Use a subordinate conjunction to combine the following sentences: I can go to the party. I finished my homework.
A. As I finished my homework, I can go to the party.
B. I finish my homework, I will go to the party.
C. I can go to the party since I finished my homework.
D. I can go to the party, while I finish my homework.
If the subordinate conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, I need a comma.
A. True, before the subordinate conjunction
B. True, after the subordinate conjunction
C. FALSE
D. It depends
Identify the subordinate conjunction in the following sentence: In the morning, I whistle while I work.
A. In
B. The
C. While
D. Work
Identify the subordinate conjunction in the sentence: Although it was raining, we went for a picnic.
A. Therefore
B. However
C. Although
D. Because
Write a sentence using a subordinate conjunction to show cause and effect.
A. She passed the exam, but she didn’t study at all.
B. She failed the exam because she studied hard.
C. Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.
D. She passed the exam because she didn’t study at all.
Every sentence has a subordinating conjunction.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Combine the following sentences using a subordinate conjunction: She likes to read. She prefers to write.
A. She likes to read, so she prefers to write.
B. She likes to read, because she prefers to write.
C. While she likes to read, she prefers to write.
D. She likes to read, however she prefers to write.