Practice identifying and using common subordinating conjunctions to connect ideas and create complex sentences.
Read each problem carefully. Identify or use subordinating conjunctions to show the relationship between ideas. Write complete answers when asked.
Practice using after, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, if, and since
Language Arts - Grade 6-8
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Circle the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: Although the hike was steep, Maya kept climbing until she reached the overlook.
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Complete the sentence with a subordinating conjunction from AAAWWUBBIS: I packed an extra notebook _____ I might need more paper during the exam.
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Combine these two sentences using the subordinating conjunction before: The bell rang. Students took their seats.
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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: When the storm passed, the team returned to the field.
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Write a complex sentence about school using the subordinating conjunction because.
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Choose the best subordinating conjunction to show contrast: _____ Jalen was nervous, he gave a confident speech. Choices: After, Although, Because, Until
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Rewrite this sentence correctly by adding punctuation if needed: If the library is open we can work on our project there.
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Use the subordinating conjunction while to combine these ideas: I washed the dishes. My brother dried them.
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In the sentence below, decide whether the underlined clause would be dependent or independent: Since the museum was closed
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Complete the sentence with a subordinating conjunction that shows time: We waited in the hallway _____ the teacher unlocked the classroom door.
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Write one sentence that uses as as a subordinating conjunction. The sentence should show two actions happening at about the same time.
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Read the sentence: I will revise my essay after I receive feedback from my partner. Identify the subordinating conjunction and explain what relationship it shows.