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Conjunctions - Subordinating

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Year 9
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on subordinating conjunctions, designed to assess understanding through exam-style questions.

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#English
#Grammar & SPaG
#Conjunctions
#Subordinating

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Conjunctions - Subordinating

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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions

Although the rain was heavy, the children continued to play outside. The teacher explained that because the weather was adverse, they needed to stay indoors. While some students preferred to remain outside, others decided to seek shelter. The school decided to cancel the sports day since the forecast predicted more rain. Despite the gloomy weather, the sky gradually cleared, and the children finally went back outside.

1.
Identify three subordinating conjunctions in the passage.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the conjunction 'although' functions in the first sentence.
[2 marks]
3.
What is the effect of using subordinating conjunctions in these sentences?
[2 marks]
B

Analyzing Sentence Structure

  1. The children stayed indoors because it was raining heavily.
  2. Although he was tired, he finished his homework.
  3. She went to the park even though it was cold.
Read the sentences below and answer the questions.
1.
Identify the subordinating conjunction in sentence 2.
[1 mark]
2.
Describe how the subordinating conjunction affects the clause in sentence 3.
[2 marks]
C

Creative Writing: Using Subordinating Conjunctions

Write a short paragraph (around 150 words) about a time when you faced a challenge. Use at least three different subordinating conjunctions to connect your ideas.
1.
Your paragraph should include: a clear beginning, middle, and end; at least three subordinating conjunctions; and varied sentence structures.
[10 marks]
D

Multiple Choice: Subordinating Conjunctions

Select the correct subordinating conjunction to complete each sentence.
1.
___ he was tired, he continued working.
[1 mark]
Aa) Although
Bb) Because
Cc) While
Dd) Despite
2.
She stayed home ___ it was snowing heavily.
[1 mark]
Aa) since
Bb) although
Cc) unless
Dd) whereas
E

Identify the Technique

Even though the storm was fierce, the sailors persisted, knowing that rescue was unlikely. Because the night fell quickly, they had little time to react.

Read the extract and identify the literary technique associated with the use of subordinating conjunctions.
1.
What literary technique is employed in the phrase 'Even though the storm was fierce'?
[2 marks]

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1/1/2026
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