Languages › English as a Second Language Subordinating Conjunction Quiz Check your understanding of proper linking words in English Invert the sentence. dane_mark / Getty Images English as a Second Language Grammar Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Business English Resources for Teachers By Kenneth Beare Kenneth Beare English as a Second Language (ESL) Expert TESOL Diploma, Trinity College London M.A., Music Performance, Cologne University of Music B.A., Vocal Performance, Eastman School of Music Kenneth Beare is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. _____ I was finishing my homework, she began cooking. If As Before Correct Wrong Use 'as' (or 'while') as a time expression expressing the idea that something happens at the same time. 2. _____ as the students had completed their exams, their parents rewarded their efforts by giving them a trip to Paris. Inasmuch Due to Before Correct Wrong Use 'inasmuch' as a subordinating conjunction to express that a condition has been fulfilled. 3. He will let us know _____ he decides. as soon as due to the fact inasmuch Correct Wrong Use the time expression 'as soon as' with the same meaning as 'when' but to express more urgency. 4. Mary is rich, _____ I am poor. if while when Correct Wrong The subordinating conjunction 'while' can be used to mean at the same time, or to contrast information in the same sense as 'although'. 5. ____ you have the time, why don't you come for dinner? Before As long as As soon Correct Wrong Use 'as long as' in the same sense as 'if' indicating that a condition must be met. 6. _____ the test is difficult, you had better get some sleep. As soon as Due to As Correct Wrong The subordinating conjunction 'as' can be used as a synonym for 'because' or 'since' to provide a reason. 7. _____ he loves music so much, he decided to go to a conservatory. Since Though When Correct Wrong The subordinating conjunction 'since' can be used as a synonym for 'because' or 'as' to provide a reason. 8. They won't be able to come _____ they have enough money. because even if as long as Correct Wrong Use 'even if' to express that something will or will not be true despite someone meeting a condition. 9. We waited _____ he finished his homework. although before until Correct Wrong Use the time expression 'until' in a time clause to indicate that something needs / needed to be completed before something else happened / happens. 10. We will have finished our homework _____ they arrive. by by the time until Correct Wrong Use 'by' with a specific time and 'by the time' with a full clause to indicate a time in the future by which something will have been completed. 11. They received a high mark on their exam _____ they had studied hard. because as soon as whereas Correct Wrong The subordinating conjunction 'because' can be used as a synonym for 'since' or 'as' to provide a reason. 12. She ate _____ I had left. until after by the time Correct Wrong Use the past simple together with the past perfect and 'after' to express something that had been completed before another event. 13. ______ the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks. Although Because As soon as Correct Wrong Use the subordinating conjunction 'although' to show contrast, or something that is completed despite difficulties. 14. We'll go to Kelly's to celebrate _____ you win. unless if although Correct Wrong Use 'if' as a subordinating conjunction to express a condition for another event to take place. 15. We will finish ______ he arrives. before due to the fact that because Correct Wrong 'Before' can be used as a time expression in future time clauses. 16. I have played tennis ______ I was a young boy. as long as since because Correct Wrong 'Since' can be used as a time expression together with the present perfect to mark a beginning point in time. 17. _____ it was expensive, he bought the car. Despite Even though Whereas Correct Wrong 'Even though', 'although' and 'though' are similar in meaning and can show unexpected results. 18. _____ you need me, I'll be at Tom's. In case As By the time Correct Wrong 'In case' can be used in the same sense as 'if' for real conditional sentences. 19. I saw Jack ______ I went to San Francisco. even though the last time as long as Correct Wrong 'The last time' can be used as a time expression to refer to the last of a series of events in the past. 20. ______ she saves a lot, she won't be able to afford that house. Even if Although Because Correct Wrong Use 'even if' to express that something will or will not be true despite someone meeting a condition. Subordinating Conjunction Quiz You got: % Correct. You Know How to Use Your Subordinators! You know your English!. Andrew Rich / Vetta / Getty Images Congratulations! You have an excellent understanding of how subordinating conjunctions are used to link sentences in English. Keep studying these forms and you'll improve your writing skills. Share Your Results Subordinating Conjunction Quiz You got: % Correct. Keep Working on Your Understanding You've done well on your lessons. Anton Violin / Moment / Getty Images You understand and can use a number of subordinating conjunctions. However, there are a few that you haven't yet mastered. Don't worry, keep at it and you'll understand the few you haven't yet learned how to use. Share Your Results Subordinating Conjunction Quiz You got: % Correct. Review Subordinating Conjuctions Keep working on your studies.. Frank and Helena / Cultura / Getty Images Subordinating conjunctions are used to create complex sentences in English. You'll need to review these forms to help your writing skills in English. Don't worry, you'll understand soon. Share Your Results