This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Subordinating Conjunctions – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 23 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.Mrs. McOsker became a teacher ..... she could help children learn. A) So that. B) If. C) When. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So that. 2. Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'since'? A) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies. B) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies but I need to be back by 9 PM. C) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies, but I need to be back by 9 PM. D) Since I finished my work, I can go to the movies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Since I finished my work, I can go to the movies. 3. Sue will dance in the show today ..... she is late. A) Unless. B) Until. C) Since. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unless. 4. Because Victoria works for the government, A) The game was canceled. B) Unless you pay. C) She doesn't work on Sundays. D) He will go on a trip. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She doesn't work on Sundays. 5. I will call my friend ..... I get the ticket for Blackpink concert. A) As though. B) As. C) As if. D) As soon as. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As soon as. 6. Alison's father, John Device, said the Chattox family had threatened to hurt him ..... he hadn't paid them some protection money. A) Until. B) Before. C) When. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) When. 7. Complete the sentence with the subordinating conjunction that shows a reason:I brought an umbrella ..... it looked like it might rain. A) While. B) Unless. C) When. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because. 8. Should we go swimming ..... skating? A) And. B) Or. C) Because. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 9. Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'before'? A) Before the sun, sets we should reach home. B) Before the sun sets we should reach home. C) Before, the sun sets we should reach home. D) Before the sun sets, we should reach home. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Before the sun sets, we should reach home. 10. ..... Dan was sick, he went to work. A) Even though. B) Before. C) After. D) Whenever. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 11. Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:I like to play catch with my brother ..... he likes to play catch with me too. A) And. B) So. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 12. A complex sentence is comprised of: A) Two independent clauses. B) Two dependent clauses. C) An independent clause, a dependent clause, and a subordinating conjunction. D) An independent clause, a dependent clause, and a coordinating conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An independent clause, a dependent clause, and a subordinating conjunction. 13. ..... she watches that movie, she cries. A) Whenever. B) Whatever. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whenever. 14. Crisis of COVID-19 could been best solved ..... the citizens have self discipline and will cooperate the government. A) Because. B) Even though. C) Although. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If. 15. Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma with an introductory dependent clause? A) We, played video games after we finished our homework. B) After we finished our homework we played video games. C) After we finished our homework, we played video games. D) We played video games, after we finished our homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After we finished our homework, we played video games. 16. Is the following sentence compound or complex? The baby elephant followed its mother because the lion was very close. A) Compound. B) Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complex. 17. Which subordinating conjunction best completes the sentence? "You can go outside ..... you finish your homework." A) Whereas. B) Since. C) Though. D) Provided that. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provided that. 18. Why can't a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence? A) Because it is always a question. B) Because it does not contain a verb. C) Because it does not have a subject. D) Because it provides additional information that depends on an independent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Because it provides additional information that depends on an independent clause. 19. True or False:The word 'although' can be used to show contrast between two ideas. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. How, Despite, Provided, Once A) Transition. B) Coordinating Conjunction. C) Subordinating Conjunction. D) Phrase. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subordinating Conjunction. 21. Sometimes, we can see the moon during the day. A) Complex. B) Not Complex. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Complex. 22. Words like "although, " "because, " or "when" that begin a dependent clause A) Coordinating conjunction. B) Subordinating conjunction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subordinating conjunction. 23. True or False:You don't usually need a comma when the dependent clause comes after the main clause, as in 'I'll text you when I get home.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. Combine the following sentences using 'because':He didn't attend the party. He was feeling unwell. A) He was feeling unwell because he didn't attend the party. B) He didn't attend the party because he was feeling unwell. C) He didn't attend the party because he was tired. D) Because he was feeling unwell, he didn't attend the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He didn't attend the party because he was feeling unwell. 25. Which word is the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below?If only I could have a second, I am sure I can find my watch. A) Have. B) If only. C) Sure. D) Find. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) If only. 26. Where does the comma go? It was cold outside but I had forgotten my sweater. A) It was cold outside,. B) No comma necessary. C) I had forgotten,. D) It was cold,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was cold outside,. 27. In the sentence below, which of the following is the subordinating clause?After I ride the horse, I will feed the cow. A) After I ride the horse. B) I will feed the cow. C) Will. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After I ride the horse. 28. He will move to Grade 5 next year ..... he has completed Grade 4 successfully. A) Because. B) But. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 29. Although I ate my lunch A) This is an independent clause. B) This is a dependent clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is a dependent clause. 30. I practise every weekend, even when it's in the school holidays. A) Main clause. B) Subordinate. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subordinate. 31. After, although, because, since, until, when ..... combine what type of sentences?(Also known as subordinating conjunctions) A) Simple. B) Complex. C) Compound. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complex. 32. Fill in the blank:We can't watch the next episode ..... you finish your chores. A) Although. B) If. C) Until. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Until. 33. Which sentence uses the correct comma punctuation with a subordinating conjunction? A) We, will go to lunch when the bell rings. B) When the bell rings, we will go to lunch. C) We will go to lunch, when the bell rings. D) When the bell rings we will go to lunch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When the bell rings, we will go to lunch. 34. Punctuate the following complex sentence with a subordinating conjunction:He will come to the party you invite him. A) He will come to the party when you invite him. B) He will come to the party because you invite him. C) He will come to the party although you invite him. D) He will come to the party if you invite him. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He will come to the party if you invite him. 35. Which conjunction is NOT a subordinating conjunction? A) When. B) Because. C) For. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For. 36. Alison admitted using witchcraft ..... she also blamed members of the Chattox family of being witches. A) Although. B) Because. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 37. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.I've done my homework, ..... I haven't collected it. A) And. B) Yet. C) For. D) Nor. E) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yet. 38. ..... he has a fever, he doesn't have the Covid-19 virus. A) Because. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 39. Identify the conjunction and its type in the sentence below:When the day ends, we can all go home. A) When; coordinating. B) When; subordinating. C) We; subordinating. D) We; coordinating. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When; subordinating. 40. Combine the sentences: "You finish your test. You may leave the room." A) You may leave the room as soon as you finish your test. B) You may leave the room before you finish your test. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You may leave the room as soon as you finish your test. 41. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction: ..... she feels better, she can go home. A) As soon as. B) Than. C) Where. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As soon as. 42. Andrew could not convince his father ..... he tried many times. A) In order that. B) Even if. C) Even though. D) In case. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In case. 43. Which subordinating conjunction best connects these two ideas to show a strong contrast? 'He is very good at math. She struggles with reading.' A) Whereas he is very good at math, she struggles with reading. B) If he is very good at math, she struggles with reading. C) He is very good at math, since she struggles with reading. D) He is very good at math because she struggles with reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whereas he is very good at math, she struggles with reading. 44. Which of the following is a complete sentence and not a fragment? A) Unless we leave right now. B) Whenever my favorite team plays a game. C) Because the Wi-Fi stopped working. D) The power went out during the storm. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The power went out during the storm. 45. Which word in this sentence is a subordinating conjunction?Unless it stops raining, the game will be cancelled. A) Stops. B) Unless. C) Cancelled. D) Game. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unless. 46. Select the subordinating conjunction.They earned large profits because the product sold well. A) Earned. B) Because. C) Sold. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 47. Which of these subordinating conjunctions indicates a cause-and-effect relationship? A) Because. B) Unless. C) While. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 48. How does a subordinating conjunction affect sentence structure? A) It makes all sentences shorter. B) It always joins two independent clauses. C) It creates a relationship between two clauses. D) It eliminates the need for a subject. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It creates a relationship between two clauses. 49. ..... she has more experience, she was offered the job. A) Even though. B) Now that. C) Whoever. D) In order to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Now that. 50. Select the subordinating conjunction.Grass is green because it contains chlorophyll. A) Is. B) Because. C) It. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 51. Sara begins to sneeze whenever she opens the window to breathe fresh air. Identify the kind of conjunction in the following sentence. A) None of the above. B) Coordinating Conjunction. C) Subordinating Conjunction. D) Correlative Conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subordinating Conjunction. 52. Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'though'? A) Though it was raining, we went for a walk. B) Though it was raining we went for a walk. C) Though it was raining we went for a walk, and enjoyed it. D) Though it was raining we went for a walk and enjoyed it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Though it was raining, we went for a walk. 53. Complete the sentence:' ..... you are finished eating, please clear your plate.' A) If. B) Once. C) Unless. D) Before. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Once. 54. Choose the subordinating conjunction that best fits:I like to read ..... I'm on the bus. A) Since. B) While. C) Yet. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) While. 55. Which word in this sentence is a subordinating conjunction?We had to park in the back since we were late. A) Since. B) Late. C) Park. D) We. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. 56. Which part of this sentence is the independent clause?After the movie was over, we went to Taco Bell. A) After the movie was over,. B) We went to Taco Bell. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We went to Taco Bell. 57. Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "Although she was sick, she still went to school." A) She still went to school. B) She still went. C) Went to school. D) Although she was sick. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although she was sick. 58. ..... my wife loves lilies, my sister prefers roses. A) Because. B) Whereas. C) Rather than. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Whereas. 59. Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "Before you go to bed, make sure to brush your teeth." A) Before. B) Sure. C) Make. D) To. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Before. 60. What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:I will not be able to watch tv until my chores are finished. A) Able. B) Will. C) Until. D) Watch. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Until. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSubordinating Conjunctions Quiz 1Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 2Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 3Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 4Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 5Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 6Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 7Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books