Subordinating Conjunctions
Find the subordinating conjunction:
I was sad because my team lost the game.
What is "because?"
I learned math quickly because I studied every night.
What is "because I studied every night?"
Although the farmer was ready the ground was still too wet to plow.
What is between "ready" and "the ground?"
We went to the mall. We went to Burger King. (Use after)
Keep them in the same order.
What is "We went to the mall after we went to Burger King?"
Find the subordinating conjunction:
I bought pizza even though my mom made me lunch.
What is "even though?"
When my uncle comes to town, we always have a good time.
What is "When my uncle comes to town?"
He drove slowly because he did not know the road well.
What is no comma is needed?
I won’t be going to the party. I have plans that night. (Use since)
What is "I won't be going to the party since I have plans that night?"
Find the subordinating conjunction:
After Sally cleaned her room, her mother praised her hard work.
What is "after?"
Although my friends begged me, I did not go to the party.
What is "Although my friends begged me?"
If the ozone layer collapses the global community will suffer.
What is between "collapses" and "the global?"
She had children of her own. Fiona didn’t know how much she could love someone. (Use until)
What is "Until she had children of her own, Fiona didn't know how much she could love someone?"
Find the subordinating conjunction:
Since she was only ten years old, Tami could not see the R rated movie.
What is "since?"
As soon as Sammi returns to the room, we will begin reading.
What is "As soon as Sami returns to the room?"
I saw him going to work when I was going to school.
What is no comma is needed?
We bought a house in town. The house is close to school. (Use since)
What is "We bought a house in town since it is close to school?"
Mark was allowed to go to the game only if his sister could tag along.
What is "only if?"
I saw him going to work when I was going to school.
What is "when I was going to school?"
Because she studies Sammi always gets good grades.
What is between "studies" and "Sammi?"
John likes peanuts. John is allergic to peanuts. (Use although)
Keep in the same order.
What is "John likes peanuts although he is allergic to them?"