This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Subordinating Conjunctions – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 13 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which word in the sentence below is a subordinating conjunction?I want some pepsi to drink, but they only have coke. A) Want. B) Some. C) But. D) No subordinating conjunction found. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No subordinating conjunction found. 2. We need to wash our hands ..... they are completely clean. A) Because. B) Until. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Until. 3. Fill in the blank with the best conditional conjunction:You can go to the party ..... you finish your homework first. A) So that. B) As long as. C) Whereas. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As long as. 4. Select the subordinating conjunction in this sentence:'I will go to the park if it stops raining.' A) If. B) Will. C) Stops. D) Go. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If. 5. Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'because'? A) C. B) A. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 6. Is the highlighted word being used as a conjunction? If so, what kind?Since conjunctions are so important, we are going to take some time to work on them. A) Coordinating. B) Subordinating. C) Neither. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subordinating. 7. In which sentence does the subordinating conjunction introduce a condition? A) We stayed inside while it was raining. B) We can go to the park if it stops raining. C) We went to the park after it stopped raining. D) We can't go to the park because it is raining. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We can go to the park if it stops raining. 8. The game was over. We went out for pizza. A) Until the game was over, we went out for pizza. B) After the game was over, we went out for pizza. C) The game was over unless we went out for pizza. D) The game was over because we went out for pizza. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After the game was over, we went out for pizza. 9. Identify the independent clause.Before you say anything, let me explain. A) Before you say anything,. B) Let me explain. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Let me explain. 10. ..... she was sleeping, the phone rang. A) So that. B) Although. C) After. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) While. 11. Use a comma if the subordinating conjunction is in the middle of sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 12. Fill in the blank:We can't go to the park ..... it stops raining. A) Although. B) Where. C) So. D) Until. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Until. 13. An independent clause contains a subject and a A) Subject. B) Noun. C) Describing word. D) Predicate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Predicate. 14. ..... the door is unlocked, the cat ran out. A) Since. B) Although. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. 15. ..... he is poor, he always helps people in need. A) Since. B) Although. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 16. Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to show cause? A) We played outside while it was sunny. B) He arrived late if he missed the bus. C) She studied hard because she wanted to succeed. D) They left early although they wanted to stay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She studied hard because she wanted to succeed. 17. ..... I ate banana bread was when I was living in Australia. A) Provided that. B) In spite of the fact that. C) The last time. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The last time. 18. ..... our cats are lazy, they are affectionate. A) Since. B) Because. C) Unless. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although. 19. Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to show contrast? A) Although it was cold, we went for a walk. B) He went to bed early because he was tired. C) She likes apples and oranges. D) They will come if you invite them. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although it was cold, we went for a walk. 20. Complete the sentence:I couldn't finish the essay ..... I ran out of time. A) Unless. B) Because. C) So. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 21. Which subordinating conjunction is not placed right:We can go to the beach we have enough time. A) We can go to the beach since we have enough time. B) We can go to the beach if we have enough time. C) We can go to the beach unless we have enough time. D) We can go to the beach when we have enough time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We can go to the beach unless we have enough time. 22. Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to show a contrast or concession? A) Even though the game was exciting, our team lost. B) Since the game was exciting, our team lost. C) Our team lost, so the game was exciting. D) The game was exciting, and our team lost. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though the game was exciting, our team lost. 23. The dog was hungry, so he begged for food.Is this sentence simple, compound, or complex? A) Simple. B) Compound. C) Complex. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compound. 24. Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:My friend passed by today, ..... I wasn't home to see him. A) Or. B) But. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 25. Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:'Because she was tired, she went to bed early.' A) Went. B) Because. C) Early. D) Tired. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 26. Combine the following sentences using 'since':She moved to the city. She has made many new friends. A) She has made many new friends since she moved to the city. B) Since she moved to the city, she has made many new friends. C) Since she has made many new friends, she moved to the city. D) She moved to the city since she has made many new friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Since she moved to the city, she has made many new friends. 27. The officer notified us that ..... we clean our surroundings, mosquitoes will continue to multiply. A) If. B) Unless. C) Than. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unless. 28. ..... polar bears are cute, the mothers are extremely dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs. A) As long as. B) If. C) Whereas. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although. 29. Which word in this sentence is a subordinating conjunction?After we have lunch, we can go to the park. A) Park. B) Lunch. C) After. D) We. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After. 30. Where does the comma go? Even though the story was written long ago it remains popular with fans of horror. A) Ago,. B) Popular,. C) Even though,. D) Fans,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ago,. 31. In the sentence "When the bell rings, we will go to lunch, " which part is the dependent clause? A) We will go to lunch. B) When the bell rings. C) The bell rings. D) Go to lunch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the bell rings. 32. Which word is the subordinate conjunction?Since the roads are covered in ice and too dangerous for driving, school will be cancelled today. A) Since. B) Too. C) Will be. D) Today. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. 33. My daughter can't wait ..... she gets her new bike. A) As soon as. B) Although. C) Until. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Until. 34. True or False:Combining "I was tired" and "I went to bed early" into "I went to bed early because I was tired" correctly forms a complex sentence showing a cause. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 35. ..... eating a big meal, the truck driver went to work. A) After. B) Because. C) Before. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After. 36. At the end of the three-day trial a total of ten people were hanged ..... they were found guilty of witchcraft. A) Becuz. B) Though. C) Because. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 37. I want to go ..... no one knows me. A) After. B) Where. C) While. D) Until. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Where. 38. I like to go to the beach ..... I get the chance. A) Until. B) When. C) Unless. D) Even if. E) Whenever. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When. 39. True or False:A clause that starts with 'because' or 'if' can usually stand alone as a complete sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 40. By these classic standards set in stone by former headmasters imbued the students at the beginning of the semester with a sense of responsibility to reflect the school at all times and in all manner of situations. A) Regarding these. B) NO CHANGE. C) This. D) These. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) These. 41. I cannot go to that expensive restaurant ..... you pay. A) Unless. B) While. C) Because. D) Once. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unless. 42. Complete the sentence:We waited in the car ..... the rain stopped. A) If. B) Until. C) Because. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Until. 43. I will come over to your house A) Unless you pay. B) After I finish my homework. C) He will go on a trip. D) Until I fall asleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After I finish my homework. 44. Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence:As soon as you are ready, I will show you my new wheelchair. A) Show. B) Ready. C) New. D) As soon as. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As soon as. 45. Subordinating conjunctions (AAAWWUBBIS) always appear in the middle of sentences. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 46. ..... Henry has a job, he can pay his half of the rent. A) As. B) Since. C) Though. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Since. 47. ..... we receive confirmation of your coming, we won't include you in the participants' list. A) Unless. B) Before. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unless. 48. Complete the sentence with a word that shows a condition:You can have dessert ..... you eat all your vegetables. A) Because. B) While. C) Before. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If. 49. What should you do when you begin a sentence with a conjunction? A) Use a semicolon after the first simple sentence. B) Use a comma after the first simple sentence. C) Use a period after the first simple sentence. D) Use an exclamation mark after the first simple sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use a comma after the first simple sentence. 50. I planned to go to the hockey game, ..... I couldn't get tickets. A) But. B) And. C) So. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 51. ..... sending everyone the same email, John composed a separate email for each of his friends. A) Rather than. B) Unless. C) If only. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rather than. 52. Which word best completes this sentence:I will call you ..... I get home. A) Although. B) Before. C) After. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After. 53. What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in a complex sentence? A) To emphasize the main idea of the sentence. B) To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. C) To separate two independent clauses. D) To indicate a cause and effect relationship. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. 54. All of the words below are subordinating conjunctions EXCEPT for one. Which one is NOT a subordinating conjunction? A) When. B) If. C) Although. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Or. 55. In the sentence "After the storm passed, we went outside, " which part is the independent clause? A) After the storm. B) Passed we went outside. C) We went outside. D) After the storm passed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We went outside. 56. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: " ..... it's cold outside, you should wear a jacket." A) And. B) But. C) Because. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Since. 57. Select all the sentence that is written correctly. A) Since it was too cold outside, the children stayed in and read by the fireplace. B) Jerry wanted to go on vacation, so he booked a flight right away. C) Nathan's little brother broke his Xbox while Nathan attended band camp. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jerry wanted to go on vacation, so he booked a flight right away. 58. Is this sentence punctuated correctly? Louisa will wash the sink full of her dirty dishes once her roommate Shelly cleans her globs of toothpaste from the bathroom sink. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 59. You can sit ..... you like. A) Even if. B) Now that. C) Whoever. D) Wherever. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wherever. 60. Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'whereas'? A) Whereas I like coffee, she prefers tea. B) Whereas I like coffee she prefers tea. C) Whereas I like coffee she prefers tea, and drinks it often. D) Whereas I like coffee she prefers tea and drinks it often. 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