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Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions are used to join a dependent clause (incomplete thought) to an independent clause.

Common Subordinating Conjunctions

after before once although as as if as long as as though because still

even if even if even though if if only in order to now that rather than since so that than

that unless until whenever where whereas wherever while

Example: I will be able to drive when I get older. I will be able to drive- independent clause (complete thought) when I get older- dependent clause (incomplete thought) The subordinating conjunction when is used to join the dependent clause to the independent clause. Part 1 Identify (highlight) the subordinate clause. Each question is one point. 1. Ill come when Im ready. 2. Even if many people disagree, I believe in total isolation. 3. Whenever grandma comes to visit she brings sweets. 4. Because of inadequate rainfall, many people in Bugesera go without water. 5. She started crying as though she were a small child.

6. If only I had plenty of money, I would be happy. 7. Unless she gets an A on the exam, she will fail the class. 8. Rather than maintaining a long distance relationship, many people break up with their high school sweethearts. 9. In order to be successful as a nation, we must first guarantee security for all citizens. 10. She stopped wasting time on Facebook so that she could improve her grades.

Part 2 Directions: please fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. Use commas where necessary. Each blank requires one word. (1 point per question) 1. He behaves _as__ ___though______ he rules the world. 2. We started moving _when____ he took his foot off the brake. 3. I am going to go __even if___ __ my parents say I cant. 4. _Rather than_ kill living animals for food, I am going to become a vegetarian. 5. I waited while my mom paid for the groceries.until 6. I ran _because I was scared. 7. We will go running after we tie our shoes. 8. We can eat lunch __if__you like. 9. _when I get happy I smile. 10. Im not leaving _unless you say youre sorry. 11. We cannot go skiing __until________ we have skis. 12. I turned the key _in order to_ start the car. 13. Ill be serious when the cows come home. 14. After the robbers ran away, we got to the scene of the crime. 15. If___ we cant find work here, well have to move to a place where we can. 16. __Although________________ I am only 53 tall, I __still_______ love playing basketball. 17. _____when_____________ you finish eating your vegetables, you may eat cake.

18. _Rather than___________ ____ complain about not being able to do the things I want, I will work to achieve my dreams. 19. _Even though_____ ____________ it is cold out, Im not going to wear my jacket. 20. We will start work _when________ the sunrises. Check your answers with the answer sheet. Use track changes to correct your errors. Calculate your score. Score: 29 /30 Part 3 Directions: Now practice creating your own sentences using the conjunctions list above. 1. If only I had a chance to explain myself, he would not have left. 2. They were singing as if His excellence was there. 3. Since Clecloparents were out town, she had to stay with her aunt Vestine. 4. Angel was so happy because her mother had visited her at school. 5. Now that I know how she thinks, I will try to behave in her presence.