Using subordination to show how ideas relate

Question 1

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. ___ it rains tomorrow, the match will move indoors.

• A. If
• B. Since then
• C. Whereas
• D. Although

Question 2

The volcano was dormant for centuries. It erupted without warning in 1980. Which choice combines the sentences to emphasise the surprise of the eruption?

• A. The volcano erupted in 1980, so it was dormant for centuries.
• B. Because the volcano had been dormant for centuries, it erupted without warning in 1980.
• C. The volcano was dormant for centuries, and it erupted without warning in 1980.
• D. Although the volcano had been dormant for centuries, it erupted without warning in 1980.

Question 3

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. ___ she had never sailed before, she volunteered to steer.

• A. Even though
• B. So that
• C. Because
• D. Unless

Question 4

The museum is free. Few local people visit it. Which choice best shows the surprising relationship?

• A. The museum is free, so few local people visit it.
• B. Because the museum is free, few local people visit it.
• C. The museum is free and few local people visit it so.
• D. Even though the museum is free, few local people visit it.

Question 5

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. ___ she had never sailed before, she volunteered to steer.

• A. So that
• B. Even though
• C. Because
• D. Unless

Question 6

The museum is free. Few local people visit it. Which choice best shows the surprising relationship?

• A. The museum is free, so few local people visit it.
• B. The museum is free and few local people visit it so.
• C. Even though the museum is free, few local people visit it.
• D. Because the museum is free, few local people visit it.

Question 7

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. The plants died ___ nobody watered them.

• A. because
• B. unless
• C. although
• D. whereas

Question 8

Some species of bamboo can grow almost a metre a day. Most trees grow only a few centimetres a year. Which choice best emphasises the contrast?

• A. Because most trees grow slowly, bamboo grows fast.
• B. Whereas most trees grow only a few centimetres a year, some species of bamboo can grow almost a metre a day.
• C. Most trees grow only a few centimetres a year, so some species of bamboo can grow almost a metre a day.
• D. Most trees grow a few centimetres a year, and bamboo also grows.

Question 9

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. ___ it rains tomorrow, the match will move indoors.

• A. Although
• B. Since then
• C. Whereas
• D. If

Question 10

Octopuses have three hearts. They are remarkable animals. Which choice makes the main idea 'remarkable animals' and adds the heart fact as supporting detail?

• A. Because they are remarkable animals, octopuses have three hearts.
• B. Octopuses are remarkable animals; but they have three hearts.
• C. Octopuses have three hearts, and they are remarkable animals and.
• D. Octopuses, which have three hearts, are remarkable animals.

Question 11

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. ___ she had never sailed before, she volunteered to steer.

• A. Even though
• B. Because
• C. Unless
• D. So that

Question 12

The volcano was dormant for centuries. It erupted without warning in 1980. Which choice combines the sentences to emphasise the surprise of the eruption?

• A. The volcano was dormant for centuries, and it erupted without warning in 1980.
• B. The volcano erupted in 1980, so it was dormant for centuries.
• C. Because the volcano had been dormant for centuries, it erupted without warning in 1980.
• D. Although the volcano had been dormant for centuries, it erupted without warning in 1980.

Question 13

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. ___ the tickets were expensive, the concert sold out in minutes.

• A. Although
• B. So that
• C. Because
• D. Unless

Question 14

The team trained in the rain all week. They were ready for the muddy final. Which choice shows the result most clearly?

• A. The team trained in the rain all week, but they were ready for the muddy final.
• B. Although the team trained in the rain all week, they were ready for the muddy final.
• C. Unless the team trained in the rain all week, they were ready.
• D. Having trained in the rain all week, the team was ready for the muddy final.

Question 15

Choose the subordinating conjunction that makes the relationship logical. The plants died ___ nobody watered them.

• A. because
• B. unless
• C. although
• D. whereas

Question 16

Octopuses have three hearts. They are remarkable animals. Which choice makes the main idea 'remarkable animals' and adds the heart fact as supporting detail?

• A. Octopuses, which have three hearts, are remarkable animals.
• B. Octopuses have three hearts, and they are remarkable animals and.
• C. Because they are remarkable animals, octopuses have three hearts.
• D. Octopuses are remarkable animals; but they have three hearts.