ELA: Common Subordinating Conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS) Practice
Practice using after, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, if, and since
ELA: Common Subordinating Conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS) Practice
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.
Look for AAAWWUBBIS words in the sentence.
The subordinating conjunctions are although and until. Although begins the first dependent clause, and until connects the action to a time. - 2
Complete the sentence with a subordinating conjunction from AAAWWUBBIS: I packed an extra notebook _____ I might need more paper during the exam.
One correct answer is because. The sentence becomes: I packed an extra notebook because I might need more paper during the exam. - 3
Combine these two sentences using the subordinating conjunction before: The bell rang. Students took their seats.
When the dependent clause comes first, use a comma after it.
One correct sentence is: Before the bell rang, students took their seats. Another correct sentence is: Students took their seats before the bell rang. - 4
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: When the storm passed, the team returned to the field.
The dependent clause is when the storm passed. It begins with the subordinating conjunction when and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. - 5
Write a complex sentence about school using the subordinating conjunction because.
Because usually explains a reason.
Answers will vary. A correct answer should include a dependent clause beginning with because, such as: I studied carefully because the quiz covered three chapters. - 6
Choose the best subordinating conjunction to show contrast: _____ Jalen was nervous, he gave a confident speech. Choices: After, Although, Because, Until
The best choice is although. The sentence should read: Although Jalen was nervous, he gave a confident speech. - 7
Rewrite this sentence correctly by adding punctuation if needed: If the library is open we can work on our project there.
A dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence is usually followed by a comma.
The correct sentence is: If the library is open, we can work on our project there. A comma is needed after the introductory dependent clause. - 8
Use the subordinating conjunction while to combine these ideas: I washed the dishes. My brother dried them.
One correct sentence is: I washed the dishes while my brother dried them. Another correct sentence is: While I washed the dishes, my brother dried them. - 9
In the sentence below, decide whether the underlined clause would be dependent or independent: Since the museum was closed
Ask whether the words can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Since the museum was closed is a dependent clause. It begins with the subordinating conjunction since and does not express a complete thought by itself. - 10
Complete the sentence with a subordinating conjunction that shows time: We waited in the hallway _____ the teacher unlocked the classroom door.
One correct answer is until. The sentence becomes: We waited in the hallway until the teacher unlocked the classroom door. Other time words such as before may also work if the meaning is logical. - 11
Write one sentence that uses as as a subordinating conjunction. The sentence should show two actions happening at about the same time.
As can mean while or at the same time.
Answers will vary. A correct answer should use as to connect two related actions, such as: As the music began, the dancers stepped onto the stage. - 12
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.
The subordinating conjunction is after. It shows a time relationship because the revision will happen later than receiving feedback.