For activity 1, fortune teller roleplay, prepare a set of conjunction cards for each pair of students. Subordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions break sentences into word clusters called dependent or subordinate clauses. In this engaging conjunctions activity, students race to complete sentences that use coordinating and. Underline the subordinating conjunction in each sentence. Preschool kindergarten first grade second grade third grade fourth grade fifth grade. Correcting punctuation of subordinating conjunctions correct any punctuation errors in the following sentences. Subordinating conjunctions worksheet ii busy teacher. Determine which one of your answer choices is used as a subordinating conjunction. For activity 2, movie cloze, make a copy of the following cloze for each student. These conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. A tell ss that you use a subordinating conjunction to connect dependent clauses with independent clauses. An answer key for this activity is included at the end of this handout. A comma is required after a dependent clause when it comes before an independent clause.
All about subordinating conjunctions in english writing. Students will practice identifying conjunctions, possessive pronouns, and articles by reading a story about going to a park. They are generally not followed by any punctuation. I will skip an explanation of the grammar as this will vary according to level, teacher, and language.
This pack includes a range of activities where pupils have the opportunity to apply the skills that they have been taught. Esl conjunctions game reading, listening, matching and speaking activity elementary 25 minutes in this entertaining conjunctions activity, students play a card game where they race to complete sentences. Conjunctions linking words esl games activities worksheets. Conjunction exercises practice english conjunctions. This is a worksheet for teaching subordinating conjunctions. Writing coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. What others are saying conjunctions and linking words. Part two identifying subordinating conjunctions directions. Many subordinators are single words such as because, before, and when, but some subordinating conjunctions consist of more than one word such as even though, as long as, and except that. The information, mom said so, only makes sense when connected to the other sentence. Help your writer compose more complex sentences by. Mr blackburn had an accident with his car but he did not suffer any injuries.
Worksheet for fifth grade english language arts a subordinating conjunction joins two clauses to make one dependent on the other. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Understanding subordinating conjunctions lesson plan. Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions worksheet. In these worksheets students create complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions from a word bank.
Subordinating conjunctions, on the other hand, only join clauses. This is a wonderful resource is developing and consolidating understanding of subordinating conjunctions. Download and print turtle diary s identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence worksheet. Before going to school, amanda puts makeup on, so she eats breakfast. Conjunctions games coordinating conjunctions, subordinating. Subordinating conjunction a word that introduces a dependent clause. List of subordinating conjunctions a white bus what follows is a list of common subordinating conjunctions used in the english language. Common subordinating clauses examples we can go to the beach when it opens in june. On a separate sheet of paper, combine these sentences using the subordinating conjunction given in parentheses.
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete each sentence. Subordinating conjunctions are a special type of conjunction that specifically link certain types of clauses to each other, namely what are called dependent clauses to independent clauses. Combining sentences with subordinating conjunctions. For example, in the sentence since she was tired, she couldnt do her homework well, the. Other subordinating conjunctions are although, as, before, once, though, until, whether, etc. Identify subordinating conjunctions, functions of subordinating conjunctions and subordinate clauses with several activities. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create subordinate clause. Our large collection of ela worksheets are a great study tool for all ages.
A ask students what they remember about dependent clauses and independent clauses and take a couple. Subordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions are used to join a dependent clause incomplete thought to an independent clause. Dependent clauses cannot stand alone and must be connected to an independent clause to make a complex sentence. Preparation make one copy of the sentence cards and conjunction cards for each group of three and cut as indicated. Conjunctions and linking words linking words, subordinating. The newspaper reporter refused to say who gave her the secret information. Conjunctions worksheets and activities ereading worksheets. The word fanboys can be used as a reference to remember all these conjunctions accurately. A common weakness in writing is the lack of varied sentences. The subordinating conjunction when is used to join the dependent clause to the independent clause. Subordinating conjunctions are used to link a dependent or subordinate clause to an independent or main clause in a sentence. This powerpoint lesson defines subordinating conjunctions and explains how they work. Subordinating conjunctions worksheet teaching resources.
They can be used to join words, phrases, and clauses. It is not independent because to understand the subordinate clause, you need the information in the independent clause. The baby always cries whenever his mother leaves the room. The idea, or clause, that a subordinating conjunction introduces is said to be subordinate, or dependent, because it cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence. Subordinating conjunctions lesson subordinating conjunctions are the building blocks of complex sentences. I wanted to point out that the conjunctions you list above as subordinating and, but, so are actually coordinating conjunctions. They link 2 independent clauses into a compound sentence. Subordinating conjunctions worksheet english grammar. Subordinate conjunctions are used to connect subordinate clauses to main clauses. Instruct grade 2 and grade 3 kids to effectively use coordinating conjunctions to link up two clauses and make compound sentences. Exploring subordinating conjunctions conjunctions are a part of speech that link elements of a sentence together.
Subordinating conjunctions and subordinate clauses. A worksheet that gets children to focus on subordinating conjunctions by getting them to identify the subordinating conjunction being used in each sentence. Subordinating conjunctions and subordinate clauses, spring 2015. There are 2 different activities in which students are asked to complete the sentences with although or in spite of and reword the given sentences as indicated. Then theyll circle the different parts of speech in either red, green, or blue. This is the most commonly used subordinating conjunctions list in english. These activities work for both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Conjunctions connect elements of a sentence or text and show how they relate to each other. Differentiated levels included, just print off the sheets that fit your students needs.
Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis. The pieces that are being connected will determine which type of conjunction should be used. Subordinating conjunctions connect the dependent clause to the independent clause. Learn the difference with our drills that teach conjunction use. In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of conjunctions coordinating, subordinating, and correlative and how theyre used to join. Complete the following sentences using appropriate subordinating conjunctions. These must be paired with a main clause to make a complete sentence. In this engaging conjunctions activity, students race to complete sentences that use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Write coordinating or subordinating to indicate the type of conjunction. Subordinating conjunctions are essential parts of complex sentences with include at least two clauses, with one of the clauses being main independent and the other being subordinate dependent there is only one rule to remember about using subordinate conjunctions. Common subordinating conjunctions after before once although as as if as long as as though because still even if even though if if only in order to now that rather than since so that than that unless until when. Insightful pdf conjunctions and linking words esl games, activities and worksheets for teachers to use in class with and level students. One 10 question worksheet that requires students to identify coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in a sentenceone answer keyexplanations of the fu. List of subordinating unless conjunctions a white bus.
Feb 17, 2011 these activities work for both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Subordinate clauses are connected to the sentence with subordinating conjunctions. Subordinating conjunctions complex sentences, grades 34. Files included 1 subordinatingconjunctionsworksheet. Make the necessary changes so that each sentence is grammatically correct.
Thomas williams is a teacher at ec san diego english school. Determine which one of your answer choices is being used as a subordinating conjunction. Insightful pdf conjunctions and linking words esl games, activities, and interactive and printable worksheets for teachers to use with a1, a2. Becoming aware of three general types of sentencessimple, compound, and com. Fill in the blank using one of the subordinating conjunctions from the list. Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses to form complex sentences.
Insightful pdf conjunctions and linking words esl games, activities. Use these seven subordinate conjunctions to combine sentences in each question. Combine the short sentences by using the subordinating conjunction provided to create a complex. Zak and rick emphatically agreed that lil biggy was the greatest rapper ever. May 05, 2020 subordinating conjunctions and subordinate clauses. A subordinate clause feels incomplete without a main clause. A subordinate clause is a clause which contains a subject and a verb but cannot stand as a sentence on its own. For this activity the teacher can prepare several sentences and write them onto small note cards. It includes many examples of subordinating conjunctions and even some practice problems to test your understanding. Now practice creating your own sentences using the conjunctions list above. On the other hand, the third example creates contrast between the two clauses by using the conjunction although. Telling coordinating and subordinating conjunctions apart can be tricky. Each of the three types connects words, phrases, and clauses. Creating simple sentences is a necessary first step your student must take when learning to write.
Combine each pair of sentences using a conjunction from the word bank. One student from each pair comes to your desk and picks up sentence card 1. Mar 27, 2016 a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Subordinating conjunctions or subordinators such as if, when, where, because, although, since, whether, and while introduce a subordinate or dependent clause that is usually attached to an independent clause and signal the relationship between the clauses. Download subordinating conjunctions worksheet for grade 5. The sentences are built on themes like the birthday party, my pet and more. A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. Subordinating conjunctions are also known as subordinators, subordinate conjunctions, and complementizers. Subordinating conjunctions after, before, although, while, because are used to create complex sentences. Coordinating conjunctions fanboys activity a instructions. Apr 16, 2019 other subordinating conjunctions are although, as, before, once, though, until, whether, etc. In addition to this, the word mats can be included as part of a writing toolkit or for display purposes.
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