Compose complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions (when, because, although, since, after, before, while, until, if)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~6 min eng.g3.f.ex_15

Combine With Before After While Until

Prompt

Combine each pair into a complex sentence using the indicated time-subordinator. Apply the comma rule. (1) The bell rang. I packed my bag. (BEFORE, fronted) (2) The rain stopped. We went outside. (AFTER, fronted) (3) Grandma rolled dough. I watched the steam. (WHILE, back) (4) The timer beeped. We kept stirring. (UNTIL, back) (5) I finished my homework. I went outside. (AFTER, fronted) (6) Mom called me. I was reading. (WHILE, fronted)

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g3
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. 6 complex sentences
  2. Right subordinator used
  3. Comma rule applied (fronted = comma, back = no comma)
  4. Each sentence complete
Hints
  1. BEFORE = earlier than. AFTER = later than. WHILE = at the same time. UNTIL = up to.
  2. Fronted = comma.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Confuses BEFORE and AFTER.
  • Omits the comma after a fronted clause.
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