This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Conjunctions > Subordinating Conjunctions – Quiz 34 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Subordinating Conjunctions Quiz 34 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the independent clause in the sentence:'Although it was raining, they went for a walk.' A) Although it was raining. B) They went for a walk. C) It was raining. D) For a walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They went for a walk. 2. Choose the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence:Henry waited for the bus, ..... it arrived on time. A) And. B) Or. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 3. Entry is free after 5pm in the evening. A) After used as a subordinating conjunction. B) Used as a preposition. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Used as a preposition. 4. After the movie, we all went out for a pizza. A) Complex sentence. B) NOT a complex sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complex sentence. 5. Choose the BEST subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence.She did well on the test ..... she could have done better. A) Although. B) Since. C) Because. D) Until. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 6. Which of the following words is used as a subordinating conjunction? A) And. B) But. C) Although. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 7. Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to show a cause and effect relationship? A) Although it was late, he continued working. B) She went to bed early because she was exhausted. C) While she was reading, the phone rang. D) He finished his homework before dinner. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She went to bed early because she was exhausted. 8. I will not talk to him ..... he apologizes for what he did. A) Until. B) After. C) While. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Until. 9. Choose the best way to combine: "He will eat dinner. He finishes his homework." A) He will eat dinner after he finishes his homework. B) He will eat dinner during he finishes his homework. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He will eat dinner after he finishes his homework. 10. Which option best combines these two ideas into one complex sentence? 'The new video game is challenging. I really enjoy playing it.' A) The new video game is challenging, so I really enjoy playing it. B) The new video game is challenging, but I really enjoy playing it. C) Although the new video game is challenging, I really enjoy playing it. D) I really enjoy playing the new video game, and it is challenging. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although the new video game is challenging, I really enjoy playing it. 11. The words "Unless you finish your homework." are a sentence fragment. How can you best fix it to make it a complete sentence? A) You cannot play video games. Unless you finish your homework. B) Unless you finish your homework you cannot play video games. C) Unless you finish your homework, you cannot play video games. D) Unless, you finish your homework, you cannot play video games. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unless you finish your homework, you cannot play video games. 12. A subordinating conjunction connects an independent clause with a dependent clause. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. Choose the BEST subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence.My mom went to the bank ..... the mail came. A) Until. B) Since. C) After. D) If. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After. 14. Why does this sentence NOT need a comma?You should always check the grading rubric before submitting an assignment. A) The dependent clause comes first. B) Because Ms. Ponti said so!. C) The independent clause comes first. D) This sentence does need a comma!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The independent clause comes first. 15. Which subordinating conjunction correctly completes the sentence? " ..... he was tired, he couldn't sleep." A) And. B) But. C) Although. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 16. I went to the beach ..... it was raining. A) Despite. B) Although. C) Because. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 17. The fairy godmother is usually portrayed as motherly and kind, ..... she uses her magic to help people. A) But. B) Or. C) Yet. D) So. E) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 18. Is the conjunction a FANBOYS or SWABI:I ate breakfast before the sun came up. A) FANBOYS (coordinating). B) SWABI (subordinating). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) SWABI (subordinating). 19. Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:'I will call you after I arrive at the airport.' A) I will call you. B) After. C) I arrive at the airport. D) At the airport. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After. 20. Which group of words is a dependent clause? A) I won. B) Can I come over. C) If I can come over. D) The cat is asleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If I can come over. 21. The sentence 'Before you leave, check the mail.' uses a subordinating conjunction. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. I haven't seen him ..... he left town. A) If. B) After. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After. 23. Which sentence uses a comma correctly with a subordinating conjunction? A) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. B) We decided to go for a walk although, it was raining. C) Although, it was raining we decided to go for a walk. D) We decided, to go for a walk although it was raining. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk. 24. Which sentence most appropriately uses a subordinating conjunction? A) We will go home but we finish the game. B) She danced as if nobody were watching. C) He sings and plays the guitar. D) I will go because or I will stay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She danced as if nobody were watching. 25. Which word best completes this sentence using a subordinating conjunction:' ..... I was late, I missed the bus.'? A) Because. B) And. C) But. D) Or. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. ← 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