Subordinating conjunctions worksheet
A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. There
are several subordinating conjunctions in English.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate subordinating conjunction.
1. The children were happy ………………….. the show began.
when
as
while
2. This is the place …………………. the accident occurred.
there
when
where
3. …………………. he worked hard, he couldn’t win the first prize.
Though
Despite
However
4. I will go ………………… he forbids me.
if
even if
even as
5. She will not come ………………….. you invite her.
if
unless
whether
6. …………………. she is pretty, I don’t like her.
Though
As
Even if
7. It is surprising …………………. she didn’t invite you.
because
that
what
8. Will you wait here ………………… I come?
if
unless
until
9. I couldn’t go ………………….. it was raining.
though
because
hence
10. ………………….. the sky is overcast we will cancel the picnic.
Since
That
Whether
11. They say a silent prayer ………………. they start the class.
as
before
because
12. Do ………………… you have been directed.
that
as
what
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Answers
1. The children were happy when the show began.
2. This is the place where the accident occurred.
3. Though he worked hard, he couldn’t win the first prize.
4. I will go even if he forbids me.
5. She will not come unless you invite her.
6. Though she is pretty, I don’t like her.
7. It is surprising that she didn’t invite you.
8. Will you wait here until I come?
9. I couldn’t go because it was raining.
10. Since the sky is overcast we will cancel the picnic.
11. They say a silent prayer before they start the class.
12. Do as you have been directed.