SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS IN ENGLISH 1

level: Advanced

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show relationships such as reason, contrast, time, and condition. Choose the connection that makes sense in each context.

1.________________ she tried really hard, she lost the race.

Although Because Since

Correct answer: Although — Although introduces a concessive clause: an unexpected result despite a condition.

2.________________ my wife loves lilies, my sister prefers roses.

Because Whereas Rather than

Correct answer: Whereas — Whereas introduces a contrast between two different facts or situations.

3.________________ sending everyone the same email, John composed a separate email for each of his friends.

If only Unless Rather than

Correct answer: Rather than — Rather than + gerund expresses a preference or chosen alternative.

4.________________ she comes, I will not talk to her.

Even if Although Because

Correct answer: Even if — Even if introduces a hypothetical condition that does not change the outcome.

5.________________ you come with me, I will not go.

Although Whereas Unless

Correct answer: Unless — Unless = "if not": "Unless you come" = "If you do not come".

6.________________ you have told me your name, I will tell you mine.

Although Since Even if

Correct answer: Since — Since here means "now that" — because you have already told me your name.

7.________________ he didn't know what to say, he said nothing.

Because Unless Though

Correct answer: Because — Because introduces the reason or cause for the action.

8.________________ he came into the room, everyone looked at him.

Although When Whereas

Correct answer: When — When introduces a time clause describing the moment something happened.

9.________________ the guard was sleeping, the prisoners escaped.

Although While Unless

Correct answer: While — While introduces a simultaneous action happening at the same time.

10.________________ she watches that movie, she cries.

Whatever Because Whenever

Correct answer: Whenever — Whenever = every time that; used for repeated or habitual situations.

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