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(Basic) Practice 4. Subordinating Conjunctions

Instructions

Based on the lessons on subordinating conjunctions, fill in each blank using the best subordinating conjunction from the ones given in parentheses.

When you are finished, click “Answer.”

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1. (only if / in case / wherever) You can buy this candy. They sell German food.

Your Sentence:

You can buy this candy wherever they sell German food.

2. (When / Even though / As) I'm very tired. I still have work to do.

Your Sentence:

Even though I'm very tired, I still have work to do.

(Note. Make sure to use a comma after the independent clause.)

3. (Whenever / Although / Because) You have a question. Make sure to ask the teacher.

Your Sentence:

Whenever you have a question, make sure to ask the teacher.

(Note. Make sure to use a comma after the independent clause.)

4. (while / though / when) You can leave. You finish the test.

Your Sentence:

You can leave when you finish the test.

5. (although / because / while) John is learning Japanese. He’s going to live in Japan next year.

Your Sentence:

John is learning Japanese because he’s going to live in Japan next year.

6. (in case / because / when) Bring an umbrella. It rains this evening.

Your Sentence:

Bring an umbrella in case it rains this evening.

7. (When / Although / Because) I’m very hungry. I don’t have time to eat right now.

Your Sentence:

Although I’m very hungry, I don’t have time to eat right now.

(Note. Make sure to use a comma after the independent clause.)

8. (until / when / while) Don’t start the movie. I get home this evening.

Your Sentence:

Don’t start the movie until I get home this evening.

9. (because / as / whenever) Ask John to call me. You see him today.

Your Sentence:

Ask John to call me whenever you see him today.

10. (because / even though / whenever) Marie can't speak French. Her parents are from France.

Your Sentence:

Marie can’t speak French even though her parents are from France.

 More Practice on Subordinating Conjunctions

Practice 1. Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction.

Practice 2. Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction.

Practice 3. Combine sentences using subordinating conjunctions.

Practice 4. Combine sentences using subordinating conjunctions. (this page)

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