Let's solve this step-by-step. The task is to complete each sentence using an appropriate
subordinating conjunction from the word box provided:
Word Box:
even though, before, since, until, because, when, whenever, while
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1) Samantha is happy __________ she has won the championship.
- We need a conjunction that shows
reason — why Samantha is happy.
- "Because" explains the reason.
✔ Answer: because
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Samantha is happy because she has won the championship.
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2) Jean cleaned the table __________ her mom did the dishes.
- This describes two actions happening at the same time or in sequence.
- "While" indicates simultaneous actions.
✔ Answer: while
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Jean cleaned the table while her mom did the dishes.
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3) __________ Dan was sick, he went to work.
- Despite being sick, he went to work → contrast.
- "Even though" shows contrast.
✔ Answer: Even though
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Even though Dan was sick, he went to work.
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4) Samantha can’t relax __________ her exams are over.
- She can't relax
until something happens (exams end).
- "Until" means "up to the time that".
✔ Answer: until
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Samantha can’t relax until her exams are over.
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5) Liza hasn’t seen her aunt __________ she went to New York.
- She hasn't seen her aunt
since the event occurred.
- "Since" is used with present perfect tense ("hasn't seen").
✔ Answer: since
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Liza hasn’t seen her aunt since she went to New York.
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6) Patricia visits the Niagara Falls __________ she goes to Buffalo.
- This implies
whenever she goes to Buffalo, she also visits Niagara Falls.
- "Whenever" = every time.
✔ Answer: whenever
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Patricia visits the Niagara Falls whenever she goes to Buffalo.
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7) We put our toys away __________ Mom returns from work.
- Action happens
before another action.
- "Before" fits perfectly.
✔ Answer: before
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We put our toys away before Mom returns from work.
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8) This is the zoo we went to __________ we were in the Bronx last year.
- This refers to
when they were in the Bronx.
- "When" introduces a time clause.
✔ Answer: when
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This is the zoo we went to when we were in the Bronx last year.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
because
2.
while
3.
Even though
4.
until
5.
since
6.
whenever
7.
before
8.
when
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
Each sentence requires a subordinating conjunction that connects a dependent clause to the main clause and expresses a relationship such as:
- Cause (
because,
since)
- Time (
when,
while,
before,
until,
whenever)
- Contrast (
even though)
These words help clarify the logical connection between ideas in complex sentences.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunctions practice worksheet.
