Because When If and Although

Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear subordinating conjunctions in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently, using a partner or small group only if they want to talk through their thinking, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These subordinating conjunctions worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.

Finish sentences with because, when, if or although, then complete four sentence starters. A subordinating conjunction starts a part of a sentence that gives a reason, a time, a condition or a surprise. The directions on the page read: Read each sentence in Part A. Then, write the best word from the Word Bank on the line. Then, turn the page for Part B. On page 2: Read each sentence starter in Part B. Then, finish the sentence on the lines. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 3rd 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.

A subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, when, if) introduces a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence - it connects the dependent idea to the main clause to form a complex sentence.

Third graders typically learn: because, when, if, although, since, until, while, and after - these appear frequently in both the texts they read and the writing they are expected to produce.

Subordinating conjunctions allow students to express cause-and-effect, conditions, and time relationships in a single sentence, adding sophistication and logical structure to their narrative and informative writing.

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.

These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. 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.

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.