Subordinate Clause Worksheets and Exercises

In these worksheets and exercises, you will practice identifying, combining, and creating sentences with subordinate clauses. Let’s explore the world of subordinate clauses and improve your sentence structure skills!

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Subordinate Clause Worksheets

Subordinate clauses, also known as dependent clauses, are an essential part of sentence structure in English. Unlike independent clauses, which can stand alone as complete sentences, subordinate clauses rely on an independent clause to form a complete thought. They are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like “because,” “although,” “if,” and “when,” and provide additional information or details about the main clause.

1. Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence.

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Answer Key:

1. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

2. I stayed home because I wasn’t feeling well.

3. She laughed when I told her the joke.

4. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

5. I don’t like it when people interrupt me.

6. He didn’t come to the party because he had to work.

7. The team celebrated their victory after they won the match.

8. While I was reading, the phone rang.

9. I can’t wait until summer vacation starts.

10. Even though she was tired, she continued working.

11. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.

12. She will go to the park if it stops raining.

13. We ate lunch after we finished the meeting.

14. He didn’t come to school since he was feeling sick.

15. When I finish my work, I will call you.

2. Find and circle the subordinate conjunctions in the word search.

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3. Complete each sentence by matching a subordinate clause from the list below.

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Answer Key:

1. I went to bed early because I was tired.

2. You can go out to play if you finish your homework.

3. We will unpack our bags after we get back from the trip.

4. I’ll answer your questions when she calls me.

5. We can go for a walk if it doesn’t rain.

6. He didn’t do well on the test although he studied hard.

7. I’ll be there early before the meeting starts.

Subordinate Clause Exercises

Subordinate Clause Exercise 1: Choose the correct option

1. She was tired __________ she went to bed early.
   a) so
   b) because
   c) although

2. __________ the sun was shining, we decided to stay indoors.
   a) Because
   b) Although
   c) If

3. I will help you __________ you finish your assignment.
   a) although
   b) when
   c) if

4. __________ it was difficult, she completed the task on time.
   a) Although
   b) Because
   c) If

5. He will go to the store __________ he finishes his work.
   a) after
   b) before
   c) although

6. I couldn’t go to the party __________ I had to work late.
   a) because
   b) although
   c) if

7. __________ she studied hard, she still didn’t pass the test.
   a) Although
   b) Because
   c) If

8. They are planning to leave __________ the meeting is over.
   a) before
   b) although
   c) because

9. __________ it rained, we continued our hike.
   a) Although
   b) Because
   c) If

10. I will go to the gym __________ I finish my work.
    a) when
    b) after
    c) although

Answer Key:

• b) because

• b) Although

• c) if

• a) Although

• a) after

• a) because

• a) Although

• a) before

• a) Although

• b) after

Subordinate Clause Exercise 2: Combine the two sentences using an appropriate subordinate conjunction.

1. I was hungry. I didn’t eat lunch. → __________.

2. It was raining. We went for a walk. → __________.

3. She studied hard. She passed the test. → __________.

4. I didn’t go to the party. I was feeling sick. → __________.

5. The movie was interesting. I couldn’t stop watching. → __________.

6. He couldn’t come to the party. He was feeling sick. → __________.

7. I forgot my umbrella. It was raining. → __________.

8. She went home early. She was tired. → __________.

9. I can’t go out. I have to study. → __________.

10. He didn’t finish his homework. He was distracted. → __________.

Answer Key:

1. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat lunch.

2. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

3. Because she studied hard, she passed the test.

4. Because I was feeling sick, I didn’t go to the party.

5. Because the movie was interesting, I couldn’t stop watching.

6. Because he was feeling sick, he couldn’t come to the party.

7. Although I forgot my umbrella, it was raining.

8. Because she was tired, she went home early.

9. Because I have to study, I can’t go out.

10. Because he was distracted, he didn’t finish his homework.

Subordinate Clause Exercise 3: Identify and correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1. I will go to the store, if I finish my work.

2. She didn’t like the movie but it was boring.

3. Although he was tired, but he went to the gym.

4. I will buy the car, when I have enough money.

5. We didn’t get the tickets, because we arrived early.

6. I was hungry although I didn’t eat lunch.

7. Because it was raining, we went for a walk.

8. She studied hard and she didn’t pass the test.

9. I didn’t go to the party though I was feeling sick.

10. The movie was interesting, though I couldn’t stop watching.

Answer Key:

1. I will go to the store if I finish my work.

2. She didn’t like the movie because it was boring.

3. Although he was tired, he went to the gym.

4. I will buy the car when I have enough money.

5. We didn’t get the tickets because we arrived late.

6. I was hungry because I didn’t eat lunch.

7. Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

8. She studied hard, but she didn’t pass the test.

9. I didn’t go to the party because I was feeling sick.

10. The movie was interesting, so I couldn’t stop watching.

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