IXL | Identify subordinating conjunctions

Select the subordinating conjunction.

Before we go sailing, we will check the weather.

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Select the subordinating conjunction.

The nurse will read to Andy until he falls asleep.

Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect two simple sentences in a special way.

The conjunctions after and before tell you when something happens.

I need to return this book before the library closes.

The conjunctions as and while tell you that two things happen at the same time.

As we lie on the grass, we look for shapes in the clouds.

My brother likes to listen to music while he does homework.

The conjunction until tells you how long something takes or lasts.

My mom told me to wait until she comes back.

The conjunctions because and since tell you why something happens or why something is true.

I was late to school because I forgot to set my alarm.

Since I left my phone at home, I have to borrow my brother's.

The conjunction unless shows an exception.

Unless it's cloudy tonight, we will see the full moon.

The conjunction although shows surprise or contrast.

Although she was sick, my sister still went to school.

The subordinating conjunction is until. It connects two simple sentences, and it tells you how long something takes or lasts.

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