EXERCISE: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Choose from among these subordinating conjunctions to complete each sentence:

after before since (start time) until
although even if so that whenever
as long as if that where
because lest unless while

1. Although he's overweight, Ryan eats a lot of food __________ he goes to bed. That's not healthy.
2. __________ he is busy, he makes it a point to spend quality time with his wife and children.
3. __________ she had missed several classes, she could not pass the exam.
4. Cassie has decided to move to Portland __________ there are more opportunities for employment in that city.
5. Don’t push people too hard, __________ you damage close friendships unnecessarily.
6. George needs to see a doctor __________ his back is really bothering him a lot.
7. He lost his license __________ the police caught him driving while drunk.
8. I help her __________ I want her to succeed.
9. I left a message with his mother __________ he was not there.
10. I make it a point to visit the Taj Mahal __________ I go to Agra.
11. I will take note of her instructions __________ I should forget.
12. I will wait here __________ she comes.
13. If you get the first rank, I will buy you a car.
14. It's a good idea to go to college for four years __________ it's possible to get a good job without a degree.
15. Jane likes to eat dinner __________ returning home from school.
16. Jim's parents will let him have his own car __________ he pays for his own insurance and doesn't get into any trouble
with it.
17. John told her __________ he loved her.
18. Julie asked me __________ I was interested in the offer.
19. Mei Li can't go to university in Canada __________ she doesn’t speak English.
20. My sister loves to travel internationally __________ I prefer to travel locally.
21. My son can't wait __________ he gets his new bike.
22. Pay attention to your work __________ you don’t make mistakes.
23. Roger’s wife will have to get a job __________ they can afford to pay their mortgage and other expenses.
24. Ronald is going to finish his homework __________ it takes him all night.
25. Ross still drives his car into the city every day __________ he can save a lot of money by taking the bus.
26. She could not get a seat __________ she came early.
27. She hasn't seen her son __________ he was a little boy.
28. She went abroad __________ she had finished her studies.
29. Shia was not a popular leader in his country __________ he had support from the business community.
30. __________ she can protect herself from intruders who break into her apartment, our neighbor is going to buy a gun.
31. __________ the kids don’t feel neglected, parents should give them enough attention.
32. Stay in the car __________ I go into the store. I'll be right back.
33. Study hard __________ you should fail.
34. The burglars broke in through the backdoor __________ the Smiths were sleeping.
35. The lady asked __________ she could use my phone.
36. The police can't arrest the suspect in the crime __________ they have more evidence against him.
37. The players delivered a splendid performance __________ they had rehearsed well.
38. The teacher got angry because the students were talking __________ he was trying to teach the class.
39. They'll have a good corn harvest this year __________ it rains a lot and prevents them from harvesting their crops.
40. This is the place __________ I used to stay when I was studying in college.
41. __________ you work hard, you can’t pass the entrance test.
42. __________ Gina was talking on the phone and not paying attention, her kids were making a big mess in the kitchen.
43. You can borrow my car __________ you agree to be very careful with it.
44. You could go and play __________ you have done your homework.
45. You shouldn't accept a ride in a car from someone __________ you know the person really well.