Subordinating Conjunctions Worksheet

As we know, subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a subordinate (dependent) clause to a main (independent) clause in a sentence. These conjunctions introduce adverbial phrases, which provide additional information about the main clause. The subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the main clause for its meaning.

In this worksheet activity, students will practise identifying and constructing sentences using subordinating conjunctions by completing the prompts. 

The subordinating conjunctions included in this worksheet are:

• after
• while
• until
• even though
• if
• unless
• whenever
• since

Students are provided with the list of subordinate conjunctions and must select the appropriate one to complete a given sentence. There are eight sentences. 

An answer key is also included to simplify marking, or allow students to self-check their work. 

Using this Subordinating Conjunctions Worksheet in Your Classroom

This versatile teaching resource can be used as an individual activity, guided group activity, whole-class activity or homework task. 

Available in printable PDF and Google Slides formats, this resource has been designed by teachers for ease of use in your classroom. 

The Google Slides version of this worksheet is fully editable. Change the sentences to suit your learners’ needs or interests, or to create more opportunities for them to practice using subordinate conjunctions after the initial use!

This teaching resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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