Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
My pulse rose to 150 ___________ I was running on the treadmill.
A) when B) before C) unless
Ques. 2For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense willor the past tense would.
Juanita said that she ____________ give us a ride to the library.
A) will B) would
Ques. 3Read each sentence below for meaning. Select the subordinating conjunction that best expresses the relationship between the two ideas.
My neighbors will travel in Africa ____________ they retire in August.
A) before B) because C) after
Ques. 4For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense willor the past tense would.
When you graduate, you ______________ find a good job.
A) will B) would
Ques. 5Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.
A) I always take a cold shower as I dive into the lake.
B) I always take a cold shower before I dive into the lake.
C) While I dive into the lake, I always take a cold shower.
Ques. 6For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb canor the past tensecould. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
After I looked at his lures, I __________ see that he was a serious fisherman.
A) can B) could
Ques. 7Select the sentence with the correct subordinating conjunction and the correct punctuation.
A) I add cream and sugar though the coffee is bitter.
B) If the coffee is bitter I add cream and sugar.
C) Because the coffee is bitter, I add cream and sugar.
Ques. 8For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb canor the past tensecould. To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word.
Now that the conference is over, Tara _________ rest.
A) can B) could