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	Classroom Today Learn about subordinate conjunctions Subordinate Conjunctions Today you are going to learn about subordinate conjunctions an important part of English grammar. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec August Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31   Grammar: Subordinate Conjunctions Definition of a subordinate conjunction. A subordinate conjunction is a word used to introduce a dependent clause and show the relationship between the independent clause and the dependent clause Subordinate Conjunctions Examples She was late for class because of the traffic. The picnic was over once the rain started. The following words are subordinate conjunctions after, although, as, because, before, how, if, once, since, than, that, though, till, until, when, where, whether, while Fun Easy English Grammar Lessons   Video: Grammar Subordinate Conjunctions More Videos From YOUR Teacher: Subordinate Conjunctions Correlative conjunctions take a little more time to get than coordinate conjunctions. Test: Grammar Subordinate Conjunctions Study the examples of subordinate conjunctions listed above. For each test question, fill in the blank (________) with the correct subordinate conjunction. 1.  They decided to go home ________ the party was not over.      a.  after      b.  although      c.  as      d.  because The correct answer is ........ b. although 2.  She puts on her makeup ________ going to work.      a.  before      b.  how      c.  if      d.  once The correct answer is ........ a. before 3.  The teacher realized the exam was too difficult ________ many students could not finish.      a.  since      b.  than      c.  that      d.  though The correct answer is ........ a. since 4.  You can go to the park ________ the sun comes out.      a.  till      b.  until      c.  when      d.  where The correct answer is ........ c. when 5.  She likes to drink a glass of wine ________ returning home from work.      a.  after      b.  although      c.  whether      d.  while The correct answer is ........ a. after 6.  They traveled to Japan ________ they like the food.      a.  after      b.  although      c.  as      d.  because The correct answer is ........ d. because 7.  They traveled to Japan ________ traveling to Thailand.      a.  before      b.  how      c.  if      d.  once The correct answer is ........ a. before 8.  We decided not to purchase the tickets ________ the line was too long.      a.  since      b.  than      c.  that      d.  though The correct answer is ........ a. since 9.  The store usually has a sale ________ school begins.      a.  till      b.  until      c.  when      d.  where The correct answer is ........ c. when 10.  The game was finally over ________ the sixteenth inning.      a.  after      b.  although      c.  whether      d.  while The correct answer is ........ a. after More Tests   Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.