Clause Connection: Completing Sentences with Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

The action of going outside is waiting for the rain to stop; 'until' is the correct subordinating conjunction to express this time relationship or endpoint.

The subordinating conjunction 'because' introduces the cause (being hungry) that explains the action of the main clause (eating quickly).

The word 'unless' means 'if not' and introduces the one condition that must be met to avoid the negative outcome (not passing).

The word 'since' can be used as a subordinating conjunction to indicate a point in time from which an action has continued, or in this context, a cause/reason why the current state is true.

The conjunction 'although' is used to show a concession or contrast, meaning that despite the fever, she still chose to go to the party.

The word 'before' is a subordinating conjunction that correctly establishes the sequence of events, indicating the tooth brushing happens prior to going to bed.

Because' introduces the dependent clause that states the cause (the old book was ruined) that motivated the action in the main clause (buying a new one).

This statement is true. The subordinating conjunction turns the clause it introduces into a dependent clause, which must rely on the independent clause to be a complete sentence.

This is false. When the independent clause comes first and the subordinating conjunction ('because') is in the middle, no comma is needed to separate the clauses.

The word 'though' is a subordinating conjunction used to show contrast or concession, meaning the move to Friday happened despite the original schedule for Monday.

The word 'when' is the most accurate conjunction to establish the time at which the phone call will happen (upon arrival at the airport).

The subordinating conjunction 'although' is primarily used to introduce a surprising or contradictory fact that doesn't stop the action of the main clause.

The word 'after' clearly indicates the sequence of events, showing that the action of finishing homework was completed before the reading began.

When,' 'after,' and 'before' all introduce dependent clauses that establish the time frame or sequence of events for the main clause. 'If' establishes a condition.

The conjunction 'while' indicates that the two actions—singing songs and driving to the beach—were happening at the same time.

The conjunction 'if' introduces the condition (finishing dinner) that must be met for the result (dessert) to be allowed.

This is false. Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause (less important) to an independent clause (more important), making the ideas unequal in rank.

When the dependent clause (starting with the subordinating conjunction) comes first, a comma is required to separate it from the independent clause that follows it.

Although' and 'though' are both used to introduce a contrasting or concessionary idea to the main point of the sentence.

Because' and 'since' are subordinating conjunctions used to introduce the dependent clause that explains the cause of the action in the independent clause.