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Grade 7 Subordinating Conjunctions Worksheet step by step. The goal is to combine each pair of sentences using a suitable subordinating conjunction from the word bank:
Word Bank:
- While
- When
- Although
- Since
- If
- Unless
- As soon as
- Before
- After
- Until
- As long as
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1. Surfing is fun. It can be dangerous.
Analysis: These two ideas contrast — one positive (fun), one negative (dangerous).
→ Use
Although to show contrast.
✔ Answer: *Although surfing is fun, it can be dangerous.*
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2. My mom was watching her favorite show. She was cooking dinner.
Analysis: Two actions happening at the same time.
→ Use
While to show simultaneous actions.
✔ Answer: *My mom was watching her favorite show while she was cooking dinner.*
(Alternatively: *While my mom was watching her favorite show, she was cooking dinner.*)
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3. They will buy a new house. They win the big prize.
Analysis: The purchase depends on winning the prize.
→ Use
If to express a condition.
✔ Answer: *They will buy a new house if they win the big prize.*
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4. The teacher grades our papers. We take the test.
Analysis: The grading happens
after the test is taken.
→ Use
After to show sequence.
✔ Answer: *The teacher grades our papers after we take the test.*
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5. The coach wants us there. The game starts.
Analysis: The coach wants us to be present
before the game begins.
→ Use
Before to show timing.
✔ Answer: *The coach wants us there before the game starts.*
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6. I keep my boots in my closet. Winter is over.
Analysis: This suggests that the action (keeping boots) stops when winter ends.
→ Use
Until to show continuation up to a point.
✔ Answer: *I keep my boots in my closet until winter is over.*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Although surfing is fun, it can be dangerous.
2.
My mom was watching her favorite show while she was cooking dinner.
3.
They will buy a new house if they win the big prize.
4.
The teacher grades our papers after we take the test.
5.
The coach wants us there before the game starts.
6.
I keep my boots in my closet until winter is over.
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
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Although = contrast
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While = simultaneous actions
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If = condition
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After = time sequence (second event comes later)
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Before = time sequence (first event must happen earlier)
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Until = continuing up to a point
These are all examples of
subordinating conjunctions, which connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing relationships like time, condition, contrast, or reason.
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