Subordinating Conjunctions Exercises

1. What is a Subordinating Conjunction?

A word that joins two independent clauses
A word that introduces a dependent clause
A word that ends a sentence
A word that replaces a noun

2. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction of time?

And
Because
After
Unless

3. Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

I will go to the store, because I need milk.
I will go to the store, and I need milk.
I will go to the store, but I need milk.
I will go to the store, so I need milk.

4. Which of the following is NOT a rule for using subordinating conjunctions?

The dependent clause must come first.
The subordinating conjunction must be followed by a subject and a verb.
The dependent clause must be separated from the independent clause by a comma.
The dependent clause must not be placed in the middle of the sentence.

5. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction of cause?

Because
And
Or
But

6. Which sentence incorrectly uses a subordinating conjunction?

I will go to the store after I finish my homework.
I will go to the store if I have enough money.
I will go to the store, because I need milk.
I will go to the store where they have the best deals.

7. Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction of condition?

If
And
But
Because

8. Which sentence correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "unless"?

I will go to the store, unless I need milk.
I will go to the store unless I need milk.
I will go to the store, unless, I need milk.
I will go to the store unless, I need milk.

9. Which of the following is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

Because
Although
And
If

10. Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction to indicate place?

I will go to the store after I finish my homework.
I will go to the store where they have the best deals.
I will go to the store because I need milk.
I will go to the store if I have enough money.