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Using Subordinating Conjunctions 2

Using Subordinating Conjunctions 2

The following complex sentences are missing subordinating conjunctions. Identify the subordinating conjunction that would best complete each sentence by filling in the blank.

For help with this exercise, see section 19b.

Question

1. ________ awareness of environmental pollution has increased, people have become more concerned about the damage caused by pollution.

Because

Although

Even though

Using Subordinating Conjunctions 2: The following complex sentences are missing subordinating conjunctions. Identify the subordinating conjunction that would best complete each sentence by filling in the blank. - 1. ________ awareness of environmental pollution has increased, people have become more concerned about the damage caused by pollution.

Question

2. ________cars are a major source of pollution, people are buying more cars than ever.

Although

Because

If it is

Using Subordinating Conjunctions 2: The following complex sentences are missing subordinating conjunctions. Identify the subordinating conjunction that would best complete each sentence by filling in the blank. - 2. ________cars are a major source of pollution, people are buying more cars than ever.

Question

3. A clean-running car is beneficial _________it will reduce pollution significantly.

although

because

thus

Using Subordinating Conjunctions 2: The following complex sentences are missing subordinating conjunctions. Identify the subordinating conjunction that would best complete each sentence by filling in the blank. - 3. A clean-running car is beneficial _________it will reduce pollution significantly.

Question

4. ________ the search for a low-emissions car began in the 1960s, scientists tried using many different power sources.

Although

Once

Because

Using Subordinating Conjunctions 2: The following complex sentences are missing subordinating conjunctions. Identify the subordinating conjunction that would best complete each sentence by filling in the blank. - 4. ________ the search for a low-emissions car began in the 1960s, scientists tried using many different power sources.

Question

5. Researchers used fuels such as hydrogen and electricity _______ gas and diesel fuel could be eliminated.

even though

because

although

so that

Using Subordinating Conjunctions 2: The following complex sentences are missing subordinating conjunctions. Identify the subordinating conjunction that would best complete each sentence by filling in the blank. - 5. Researchers used fuels such as hydrogen and electricity _______ gas and diesel fuel could be eliminated.