Worksheet on Complex Sentences: Subordinating Conjunctions

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Worksheet on Complex Sentences: Subordinating Conjunctions

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Introduction to Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions such as 'although', 'because', 'since', 'if', 'when', and 'while' are used to connect clauses to form complex sentences. They introduce subordinate clauses that add additional information or context to the main clause. Understanding how to effectively use these conjunctions can enhance the clarity and sophistication of your writing.
1.
Identify three subordinating conjunctions used in the passage.
[2 marks]
B

Analyzing Complex Sentences

Read the sentence below and answer the questions.
1.
What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?
[1 mark]
2.
Identify the main clause and the subordinate clause in this sentence.
[3 marks]
C

Completing Sentences with Subordinating Conjunctions

Fill in the blank with an appropriate subordinating conjunction from the options provided.
1.
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence.
[1 mark]
Aa) Although
Bb) Because
Cc) While
Dd) If
D

Creating Complex Sentences

Rewrite the following two simple sentences as a single complex sentence using an appropriate subordinating conjunction.
1.
Rewrite these sentences into one complex sentence.
[4 marks]
E

Identifying Subordinate Clauses

Read the following sentence and identify the subordinate clause.
1.
What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
[2 marks]
F

Analysis of Use

Analyse the following sentence and identify the subordinating conjunction used.
1.
Which subordinating conjunction is used in this sentence?
[1 mark]
G

Creative Writing Prompt

Using the subordinating conjunctions 'although', 'if', and 'since', write a short paragraph (about 150 words) describing a personal experience that involves a change of plans.
1.
Write your paragraph here.
[10 marks]
H

Error Correction

Identify and correct the error in the use of subordinating conjunctions in the following sentence.
1.
Is this sentence correctly using a subordinating conjunction? If not, correct it.
[2 marks]

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1/1/2026
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