Subordinating Conjunctions, Although, Unless and Since
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Subordinating Conjunctions, Although, Unless and Since" is written for 5th Grade (Ages 10-11), and it covers Common Core L.5.1.A. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on parts of speech, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and subordinating conjunctions never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
5th grade grammar worksheet: fill in although, unless, since, while and until using clues for contrast, condition, reason and time. Answer key included. Part of our subordinating conjunctions parts of speech collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read the clue with your child and match it to a word: contrast is although, condition is unless, reason is since. Read each finished sentence aloud. Check with the answer key.
What students will practice
- Students will combine two sentences with a subordinating conjunction.
- Students will choose a conjunction that shows contrast, condition, reason or time.
- Students will explain the job a subordinating conjunction does.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 5th Grade
Standard: Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences.
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FAQ
How do I use this subordinating conjunctions worksheet?
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Read the clue with your child and match it to a word: contrast is although, condition is unless, reason is since. Read each finished sentence aloud. Check with the answer key.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Fill in although, unless, since, while and until using clues for contrast, condition, reason and time. A subordinating conjunction starts a part of a sentence that cannot stand alone. The directions on the page read: Read each sentence and its clue. Then, write the Word Bank conjunction that fits. Use each word twice. An answer key is included.
Can I use this subordinating conjunctions worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 5th Grade parts of speech, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with subordinating conjunctions. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is a subordinating conjunction and how does it differ from a coordinating conjunction?
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A subordinating conjunction begins a dependent clause that cannot stand alone - for example, 'although she was tired' needs a main clause to complete the thought, unlike 'and' which joins equals.
What common subordinating conjunctions do 5th graders practice?
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Students work with because, although, since, while, unless, if, when, whenever, even though, as long as, and before - conjunctions that express cause, contrast, time, and condition.
How does using subordinating conjunctions improve 5th grade writing?
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They allow students to combine ideas into complex sentences that show relationships between causes, conditions, and contrasts - a major step up in writing sophistication for upper elementary.
How many 5th Grade subordinating conjunctions worksheets are there?
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2 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are subordinating conjunctions worksheets for?
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These are written for 5th Grade students, roughly ages 10-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Are these subordinating conjunctions worksheets aligned to Common Core?
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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 5th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Parts of Speech |
| Standard | L.5.1.A |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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