Subordinating Conjunctions worksheet for language practice.

Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction from the list provided:

List of Conjunctions:

- after
- as if
- although
- as
- because
- before
- since
- unless
- while
- if
- until
- than
- when
- where
- though
- whenever

Now, let’s go through each sentence one by one.

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1. Mummy does not stop worrying ________ we return home.

- We need a conjunction that shows continuation until a certain time.
- "Until" means “up to the time that” — perfect here.
- ✔ until

> Answer: *until*

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2. Marisa arrived at school ________ the bell was rung.

- She arrived before the bell rang.
- So, "before" fits perfectly.
- ✔ before

> Answer: *before*

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3. Kareem left the party ________ the guest of honour arrived.

- He left after the guest arrived.
- "After" indicates sequence: arrival → leaving.
- ✔ after

> Answer: *after*

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4. ________ you do not understand what is taught, you ask questions.

- This is a condition: if you don’t understand, then ask.
- "If" introduces a conditional clause.
- ✔ If

> Answer: *If*

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5. We went to the pool ________ it was a hot day.

- The reason for going to the pool is that it was hot.
- "Because" gives the cause.
- ✔ because

> Answer: *because*

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6. You will not pass your examinations ________ you study diligently.

- This is a negative condition: you won't pass unless you study.
- "Unless" = "if not"
- ✔ unless

> Answer: *unless*

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7. My father asked me ________ I was leaving.

- This is about timing — he asked when I was leaving.
- "When" refers to the time of an event.
- ✔ when

> Answer: *when*

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8. Mr. Thomas took Leon to the doctor ________ he was not feeling well.

- The reason he took him is that he wasn’t feeling well.
- "Because" explains the cause.
- ✔ because

> Answer: *because*

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9. ________ eating her dinner, Vidya did her homework.

- She did homework while eating dinner — two actions happening at the same time.
- "While" connects simultaneous actions.
- ✔ While

> Answer: *While*

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10. ________ it was late, Micheal submit his assignment.

- Despite it being late, he submitted — this shows contrast.
- "Although" or "though" could work, but note: "although" is more common in formal writing.
- Also, "though" can be used, but we must check grammar.
- However, the sentence structure is: “Although it was late, Michael submitted…”
- Note: "submit" should be "submitted" (past tense).
- But assuming typo, the correct conjunction is although or though.
- Both are acceptable, but "although" is preferred here.
- ✔ Although

> Answer: *Although*

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Final Answers:

1. until
2. before
3. after
4. If
5. because
6. unless
7. when
8. because
9. While
10. Although

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Completed Sentences:

1. Mummy does not stop worrying until we return home.
2. Marisa arrived at school before the bell was rung.
3. Kareem left the party after the guest of honour arrived.
4. If you do not understand what is taught, you ask questions.
5. We went to the pool because it was a hot day.
6. You will not pass your examinations unless you study diligently.
7. My father asked me when I was leaving.
8. Mr. Thomas took Leon to the doctor because he was not feeling well.
9. While eating her dinner, Vidya did her homework.
10. Although it was late, Michael submitted his assignment.

✔ All sentences now make logical and grammatical sense with appropriate subordinating conjunctions.