To solve this problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate subordinating conjunctions from the given word box. Let's analyze each sentence and choose the most suitable conjunction.
Word Box:
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even though
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before
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since
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until
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because
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when
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whenever
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while
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1. Samantha is happy __________ she won the championship.
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Because fits here because it explains the reason for Samantha's happiness.
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Answer:
because
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2. Jean cleaned the table __________ her mom did the dishes.
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Before fits here because it indicates that Jean cleaned the table prior to her mom doing the dishes.
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Answer:
before
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3. __________ Dan was sick, he went to work.
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Even though fits here because it shows a contrast between Dan being sick and still going to work.
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Answer:
even though
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4. Samantha can't relax __________ her exams are over.
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Until fits here because it indicates that Samantha cannot relax until a specific condition (her exams being over) is met.
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Answer:
until
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5. Liza hasn't seen her aunt __________ she was a teenager.
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Since fits here because it indicates a time period starting from when Liza was a teenager.
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Answer:
since
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6. Patricia visits the zoo __________ she loves animals.
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Because fits here because it explains the reason why Patricia visits the zoo.
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Answer:
because
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7. We put away our toys __________ Mom returns from work.
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When fits here because it indicates the specific moment (Mom returning from work) when the action (putting away toys) occurs.
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Answer:
when
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8. __________ Brian watered all the plants, I didn't have to.
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Since fits here because it indicates that Brian watering the plants made it unnecessary for "I" to do so.
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Answer:
since
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9. We were surprised __________ the magician pulled the rabbit out of the hat.
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When fits here because it indicates the specific moment (the magician pulling the rabbit out of the hat) when the surprise occurred.
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Answer:
when
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10. __________ Mom goes shopping, she brings a treat for me.
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Whenever fits here because it indicates that every time Mom goes shopping, she brings a treat.
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Answer:
whenever
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Final Answers:
1.
because
2.
before
3.
even though
4.
until
5.
since
6.
because
7.
when
8.
since
9.
when
10.
whenever
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{because, before, even though, until, since, because, when, since, when, whenever}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of complex sentence worksheet 4th grade.
