Compose complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions (when, because, although, since, after, before, while, until, if)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~6 min eng.g3.f.ex_09

Combine With Although Since

Prompt

Combine each pair into one complex sentence using ALTHOUGH (contrast) or SINCE (cause or time). Apply the comma rule. (1) I was tired. I finished my homework. (ALTHOUGH, fronted) (2) The library closes early on Fridays. We came home before dinner. (SINCE, cause, back) (3) My grandma left the farm. I have wanted to visit it. (SINCE, time, fronted) (4) Aria was scared of the rope swing. She tried it anyway. (ALTHOUGH, fronted) (5) The soup was cold. Mom complained. (SINCE, cause, back)

M-3-F-EX-09 Illustration
Reference image of a sample ALTHOUGH/SINCE combine with the subordinate clause underlined and the comma circled. Print-r

Reference image of a sample ALTHOUGH/SINCE combine with the subordinate clause underlined and the comma circled. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g3
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. 5 complex sentences
  2. Subordinator used correctly with right meaning
  3. Comma rule applied
  4. Each sentence complete
Hints
  1. ALTHOUGH = contrast (the SC says one thing, IC says opposite).
  2. SINCE has TWO meanings — pay attention to context.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Uses ALTHOUGH for cause (it's contrast only).
  • Confuses SINCE-time with SINCE-cause.
Used in lessons