Subordinating Conjunctions

1. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction for each sentence.

a. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
b. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
c. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
d. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)
e. I could not get a seat, _________ I came early. (as, though, when)
f. We are leaving Wednesday _________ or not it rains. (if, whether, though)
g. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes. (so that, unless, or)
h. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed often. (though, as, once)
i. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)



2. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction.

a) _________ the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up.

1. After
2. Although
3. Before
4. Even if

b) I don’t want to go to the movies ­­­_____________ I hate the smell of popcorn.

1. Although
2. Because
3. Whenever
4. So that

c) ___________ spring arrives, we have to be prepared for more snow.

1. Because
2. Until
3. Although
4. Now that

d) _____________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button.

1. As soon as
2. Because
3. Before
4. Now that

These are 25 Subordinating Conjunctions which are very commonly used in English. Would you know how to use each of them?

After
Although
As
As soon as
Because
Before
By the time
Even if
Even though
Every time
If
In case
Now that
Once
Since
So that
Than
The first time
Unless
Until
When
Whenever
Whether or not
While

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