Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz

To separate ideas in a sentence

To add information and show relationships between ideas

To list items in a series

To emphasize a point

Since it was cold outside, we stayed inside.

Since it was raining, we went out.

Since it was sunny, we stayed inside.

Since it was late, we went out.

While

Where

When

Which

Refers to a specific place

Refers to a specific time

Refers to a specific person

Refers to a specific reason

Connecting two independent clauses

Showing relationships between ideas

Adding information to a sentence

Connecting an independent clause and a dependent clause

Introduces a contrast or unexpected outcome

Explains the reason for something

Indicates a condition that must be met

Connects two independent clauses

Although

Because

If

And

To create simple sentences

To make writing more interesting

To confuse the reader

To shorten sentences

By making sentences longer

By showing relationships between ideas

By adding more adjectives

By removing verbs

"She was happy because she passed the exam."

"If you study hard, you will do well on the test."

"Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

"He ran fast, so he won the race."