Subordinating Conjunctions

EXERCISE: Choose the correct conjunction.

1. ________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.

A.       Because
B.       Although
2. I don't drink coffee ________ it makes me nervous.
A.       although
B.      as
3. Jun couldn't buy any Christmas presents ________ he didn't have any money.
A.       because
B.       even though
4. ________ my wife likes to travel abroad, I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.
A.       Whereas
B.       Since
5. Paula got the job ________ she had no experience.
A.       as
B.       even though
6. I will be late today ________ my car has broken down.
A.       though
B.       because
7. ________ Mei Li doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.
A.       Since
B.       Whereas
8. Jerry passed the exam first time ________ I had to retake it three times.
A.       as
B.       While

Combine the sentences using the subordinating conjunction at the end of the sentence. For example: "I put
my coat on. It was cold. (because)" becomes" I put my coat on because it was cold."
1. You should stay away from bears. They are dangerous
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2. The boat could not move. There was no wind. (since)

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3. Deer are cute. They eat all your flowers. (although)
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4. I took my umbrella. It was raining. (as)
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5. Some apples are red. Others are green. (while)