Name: ______________________________________ Date: February 23, 2016

Grade 7- __________ Score: ______________

I. DIRECTIONS. Choose from among these subordinating conjunctions to complete

each sentence:

because unless until

although if before

since while after

whenever as soon as whether

than where when

1. I will wait __________ you arrive.

2. Did he say anything __________ he left?
3. I painted the house _________ it was a horrible color.
4. _________ the team has won the championship, the players feel they can relax.
5. Faye watched television _________ her parents entertained friends.
6. The game will begin _________ both teams are on the field.
7. He will lose his job __________ he doesn’t change his attitude.
8. Paula got the job ________ she had no experience.
9. __________you’re willing to wait, you’ll have to come back tomorrow.
10. _________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button.
11. I go out _________ the weather is good.
12. Bruno wasn’t sure _________ to go to Indonesia or Thailand.
13. My sister is older _________ I am.
14. We went to the bar _________ there are cool guys.
15. _________we are done, let’s get some ice cream.

II. Choose the right subordinating conjunction for each of the sentences.

1. _________he claims that he is innocent, everyone knows he is guilty.

(Because, While, That)
2. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever,
wherever)
3. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)

4. We are leaving Wednesday _________ or not it rains. (if, whether, though)

5. Pay attention to your work _________ you will not make mistakes. (so that,
unless, or)
6. The musicians delivered a rousing performance _________ they had rehearsed
often. (though, as, once)

7. She’s honest _________ everyone trusts her. (if, so, when)

8. __________ I had seen that movie three times, I watched it again. (Since,
Although, So that)
9. __________you already know the answer, why are you asking me? (Whenever,
Unless, Since)
10. __________you go to the beach, call your brother. (Until, Before, In order that)
11. I don't drink coffee __________ it makes me nervous. (so that, whether, as)
12. __________my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my
vacations. (Whereas, Before, Until)
13. Mr. Angeles passed the exam first time__________ I had to retake it three
times. (as soon as, unless, while)
14. __________ Ken doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in
Canada. (While, Since, Before)
15.