Deck 17: Subordination

Question 1

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) After Lisa got two speeding tickets she had to take a special driving course.
B) Lisa got two speeding tickets until she had to take a special driving course.
C) Because Lisa got two speeding tickets, she had to take a special driving course.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) I add cream and sugar though the coffee is bitter.
B) If the coffee is bitter I add cream and sugar.
C) Because the coffee is bitter, I add cream and sugar.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
_______________ Brenda came home last night, she made a few phone calls.

A) Where
B) After
C) If

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Barret Pond is frozen _________ no one is ice skating today.

A) because
B) although
C) if

Question 5

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Darnell hands out business cards, when he goes to meetings.
B) Damell hands out business cards as if he goes to meetings.
C) Whenever he goes to meetings, Damell hands out business cards.

Question 6

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) I always take a cold shower as I dive into the lake.
B) I always take a cold shower before I dive into the lake.
C) While I dive into the lake, I always take a cold shower.

Question 7

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) If you want to work out tomorrow, I can be ready at nine o'clock.
B) As though you want to work out tomorrow, I can be ready at nine o'clock.
C) I can be ready at nine o'clock as if you want to work out tomorrow.

Question 8

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) The goat ate the tin can because he likes tin cans.
B) Where the goat likes tin cans, he ate the tin can.
C) The goat ate the tin can, since he likes tin cans.

Question 9

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
My uncle likes steak __________ it is well done.

A) if
B) until
C) whereas

Question 10

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
I like to fly gliders _________ I love the silent speed.

A) when
B) though
C) because

Question 11

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) When we visit Boston, we go to the Gardner Museum.
B) We go to the Gardner Museum, whenever we visit Boston.
C) We go to the Gardner Museum whether we visit Boston.

Question 12

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Although she ran a marathon she was not tired.
B) Even though she ran a marathon, she was not tired.
C) She was not tired since she ran a marathon.

Question 13

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
_______________ Wanda left early, she didn't see the act.

A) Whether
B) As if
C) Because

Question 14

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Although you came to work here, projects are finally being completed on time.
B) Since you came to work here, projects are finally being completed on time.
C) Projects are finally being completed on time, because you came to work here.

Question 15

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
___________ Amy asked the question, she should research the answer.

A) Since
B) While
C) Unless

Question 16

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) The roof began to leak because the rain had continued for more than a week.
B) The roof began to leak unless the rain had continued for more than a week.
C) Even though the rain had continued for more than a week, the roof began to leak.

Question 17

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
_____________ it is cold outside, the joggers are wearing shorts.

A) Although
B) Because
C) Whenever

Question 18

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
I can't go to sleep tonight _____________ I finish studying for my economics exam.

A) as
B) since
C) until

Question 19

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Gus performed the Heimlich maneuver _________ his cousin was choking.

A) when
B) unless
C) before

Question 20

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
_____________ it is challenging, Jose likes his English class.

A) Until
B) Even though
C) After

Question 21

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Although I would love to visit Europe, I am too scared to fly.
B) Since I would love to visit Europe, I am too scared to fly.
C) Even though I would love to visit Europe I am too scared to fly.

Question 22

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Though the temperature goes above 80 degrees, they enjoy going to the beach.
B) They enjoy going to the beach, whenever the temperature goes above 80 degrees.
C) When the temperature goes above 80 degrees, they enjoy going to the beach.

Question 23

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) As Emily washed the windows, she hung up her new curtains.
B) Emily hung up her new curtains, before she washed the windows.
C) After Emily washed the windows, she hung up her new curtains.

Question 24

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) The Smiths contribute to the local opera company although they believe in the power of music.
B) Because they believe in the power of music, the Smiths contribute to the local opera company.
C) The Smiths contribute to the local opera company, since they believe in the power of music.

Question 25

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
______________ advertisements often target children, parents need to educate their children about this.

A) Until
B) Because
C) even though

Question 26

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Carlos was not able to ride his bike, although he put air in the tires.
B) Until he put air in the tires, Carlos was not able to ride his bike.
C) Because he put air in the tires, Carlos was not able to ride his bike.

Question 27

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Albert stood in line at the movies while I bought soda and popcorn.
B) While Albert stood in line at the movies I bought soda and popcorn.
C) Albert stood in line at the movies, as I bought soda and popcorn.

Question 28

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Heather took a graphic design course because she wanted to become a graphic artist.
B) Since she wanted to become a graphic artist Heather took a graphic design course.
C) Until she wanted to become a graphic artist, Heather took a graphic design course.

Question 29

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
My neighbors will travel in Africa ____________ they retire in August.

A) before
B) because
C) after

Question 30

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Until the airline conducted an exhaustive search, it located our lost baggage in Alaska.
B) After the airline conducted an exhaustive search, it located our lost baggage in Alaska.
C) The airline located our lost baggage in Alaska, when it conducted an exhaustive search.

Question 31

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Mark had to scrub the bathtub ___________ he gave the dog a bath.

A) after
B) while
C) although

Question 32

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Classes were cancelled today because it snowed twelve inches last night.
B) Classes were cancelled today unless it snowed twelve inches last night.
C) After it snowed twelve inches last night classes were cancelled today.

Question 33

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
The citizen's group plants flowers __________ they go to the park every weekend.

A) whether
B) when
C) whereas

Question 34

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Connor acted _______________ he knew everything about the solar system.

A) unless
B) where
C) as though

Question 35

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
Stacey had to reschedule her doctor appointment __________ she had a prior engagement.

A) though
B) because
C) where

Question 36

Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.

A) Charlie was an excellent student though he studied hard.
B) Charlie was an excellent student because he studied hard.
C) Unless Charlie studied hard, he was an excellent student.

Question 37

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
__________ sales have been steady, the company is not giving bonuses this year.

A) Although
B) Because
C) As

Question 38

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
My pulse rose to 150 ___________ I was running on the treadmill.

A) when
B) before
C) unless

Question 39

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
___________ Peter's grades improve, he will have to repeat the tenth grade.

A) After
B) Unless
C) If

Question 40

Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
The debate team had to raise money ___________ they could attend a competition in Ohio.

A) so that
B) while
C) although