Identify the subordinating conjuctions
Since I was ill for two months, I lost my job.
Since
She will be late for school_________she has an appointment.
for
George was in trouble.
independent
When it rains the daffodils bow their heads.
When it rains, the daffodils bow their heads.
John Smith, that was an early English explorer, is most famous for his love for the Native American girl Pocahontas.
Incorrect:
John Smith, who was an early English explorer, is most famous for his love for the Native American girl Pocahontas.
Though it is raining, they swam in the pool.
Though
Do your homework ____ you will be in trouble!
or
but eating dairy makes her sick
dependent
After school lets go to the park.
After school, lets go to the park.
Although I don’t remember his name, I’m sure that man is a famous actor.
correct
Although she speaks seldom, she says meaningful words.
Although
I’ve just scored the winning goal, ______ my team will be playing in the final.
so
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
independent clause
Once dad comes back from the store we can go to the party.
Once dad comes back from the store, we can go to the party.
Because I partied all weekend, he never found time to do my homework.
Incorrect:
Because I partied all weekend, I never found time to do my homework.
Once I start eating, I must continue.
Once
I like living in Chorley _______my family likes living in Manchester.
but
When Ronnie gets here
dependent clause
Before jaysen goes to the pool he has to finish his homework.
Before jaysen goes to the pool, he has to finish his homework.
Because I had a lot of homework, I wasn't paying attention in class.
Incorrect:
Because I had a lot of homework, I wasn't able to go to the park.
Now that I'm an adult, I can eat whatever I want.
Now that
Hannah knew it was naughty, ______ she did it anyway.
yet
Waiting to have my car's oil changed is boring.
independent clause
Unless Robert gets $50 he can't go to the water park.
Unless Robert gets $50, he can't go to the water park.
Since I got a bonus, we can go on vacation over the break.
Correct