Subordinating conjunction worksheets for grade 5 | Worsheets library - Free Printable

Problem Overview:

The task involves combining pairs of sentences using subordinating conjunctions from the provided word bank. Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect two clauses, where one clause depends on the other for its meaning. The goal is to create coherent and grammatically correct sentences.

Word Bank:

- after
- before
- although
- whenever
- while
- even though
- since
- until
- where
- when
- that
- because

Solution:

#### Part 1: Combine each pair of sentences using a conjunction from the word bank.
1. The teacher let us listen to music. We worked on our papers.
- Solution: While the teacher let us listen to music, we worked on our papers.
- Explanation: "While" connects the two actions happening simultaneously.

2. I cannot find a good restaurant. I can eat for a good price.
- Solution: Although I cannot find a good restaurant, I can eat for a good price.
- Explanation: "Although" shows a contrast between the inability to find a good restaurant and the ability to eat affordably.

3. She can visit her grandma. Her family travels to Florida this summer.
- Solution: Since her family travels to Florida this summer, she can visit her grandma.
- Explanation: "Since" explains the reason why she can visit her grandma.

4. Michael wants to go to school. He can find a good job.
- Solution: Because Michael wants to go to school, he can find a good job.
- Explanation: "Because" indicates the reason (going to school) leading to the outcome (finding a good job).

5. It is crazy. We have three tests on Friday.
- Solution: Even though it is crazy, we have three tests on Friday.
- Explanation: "Even though" highlights the contrast between the craziness and the fact that there are three tests.

#### Part 2: Combine each pair of sentences by using a subordinating conjunction at the start of the new sentence.
6. We are going to work faster. We don’t need to be done until Saturday.
- Solution: Until Saturday, we are going to work faster.
- Explanation: "Until" indicates the time frame within which the action (working faster) will occur.

7. There is a lot to do. I leave for my vacation.
- Solution: Before I leave for my vacation, there is a lot to do.
- Explanation: "Before" connects the upcoming event (leaving for vacation) with the current situation (having a lot to do).

8. My brother wants to go to the lake. He loves to swim.
- Solution: Since he loves to swim, my brother wants to go to the lake.
- Explanation: "Since" explains the reason (loving to swim) for the desire to go to the lake.

Final Answers:

1. While the teacher let us listen to music, we worked on our papers.
2. Although I cannot find a good restaurant, I can eat for a good price.
3. Since her family travels to Florida this summer, she can visit her grandma.
4. Because Michael wants to go to school, he can find a good job.
5. Even though it is crazy, we have three tests on Friday.
6. Until Saturday, we are going to work faster.
7. Before I leave for my vacation, there is a lot to do.
8. Since he loves to swim, my brother wants to go to the lake.

Final Answer:
\boxed{
1. While the teacher let us listen to music, we worked on our papers.
2. Although I cannot find a good restaurant, I can eat for a good price.
3. Since her family travels to Florida this summer, she can visit her grandma.
4. Because Michael wants to go to school, he can find a good job.
5. Even though it is crazy, we have three tests on Friday.
6. Until Saturday, we are going to work faster.
7. Before I leave for my vacation, there is a lot to do.
8. Since he loves to swim, my brother wants to go to the lake.
}