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Subordinating conjunctions Exercises in Spanish language
Mastering subordinating conjunctions is essential for anyone looking to achieve fluency in Spanish. These conjunctions connect dependent clauses to main clauses, creating complex sentences that convey nuanced meaning. Without a solid understanding of subordinating conjunctions, your Spanish could sound fragmented or overly simplistic. In this section, we’ll delve into some of the most commonly used subordinating conjunctions, such as "porque" (because), "aunque" (although), "si" (if), and "cuando" (when). By practicing these, you'll be able to express cause and effect, contrast, conditions, and time with greater precision.
Our exercises are designed to reinforce your understanding through practical application. You will encounter a variety of sentence structures and contexts that will challenge you to use subordinating conjunctions correctly. Whether you're translating sentences from English to Spanish, filling in the blanks, or reordering jumbled sentences, these activities will help solidify your grasp of how subordinating conjunctions function in complex sentences. By the end of this section, you’ll be well-equipped to craft more sophisticated and coherent statements in Spanish, enhancing both your written and spoken communication skills.
Exercise 1
<p>1. No iré a la fiesta *a menos que* termine mi tarea (unless).</p>
<p>2. Me quedaré en casa *porque* está lloviendo (because).</p>
<p>3. Te llamaré *tan pronto como* llegue a casa (as soon as).</p>
<p>4. No puedes salir *hasta que* termines de comer (until).</p>
<p>5. Ella estudia mucho *para que* pueda aprobar el examen (so that).</p>
<p>6. No me gusta salir *cuando* está oscuro (when).</p>
<p>7. Hizo la tarea *mientras* veía la televisión (while).</p>
<p>8. Llámame *antes de que* salgas de casa (before).</p>
<p>9. Te ayudaré *siempre y cuando* me lo pidas (as long as).</p>
<p>10. No iré a la playa *aunque* haga buen tiempo (even though).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Estoy esperando *hasta* que llegues (subordinating conjunction indicating time).</p>
<p>2. No quiero ir al parque *porque* está lloviendo (subordinating conjunction indicating reason).</p>
<p>3. Te llamo *cuando* llegue a casa (subordinating conjunction indicating time).</p>
<p>4. No puedo salir *aunque* quiero ir a la fiesta (subordinating conjunction indicating contrast).</p>
<p>5. No sé *si* vendrá a la reunión (subordinating conjunction indicating condition).</p>
<p>6. Voy a estudiar mucho *para que* pueda aprobar el examen (subordinating conjunction indicating purpose).</p>
<p>7. No saldré *a menos que* termines tu tarea (subordinating conjunction indicating condition).</p>
<p>8. Ella se fue *sin que* nadie la viera (subordinating conjunction indicating condition).</p>
<p>9. No me gusta el helado *mientras* esté derretido (subordinating conjunction indicating time).</p>
<p>10. Te lo digo *para que* lo sepas (subordinating conjunction indicating purpose).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. No puedo salir, *porque* está lloviendo. (subordinating conjunction for "because")</p>
<p>2. Te llamo *cuando* llegue a casa. (subordinating conjunction for "when")</p>
<p>3. Estudia mucho *para que* puedas aprobar el examen. (subordinating conjunction for "so that")</p>
<p>4. Aunque no me gusta la película, *me quedo* hasta el final. (subordinating conjunction for "although")</p>
<p>5. Te ayudaré *siempre que* me necesites. (subordinating conjunction for "as long as")</p>
<p>6. No salgas *hasta que* termines tu tarea. (subordinating conjunction for "until")</p>
<p>7. Se fue a casa *después de que* terminó la reunión. (subordinating conjunction for "after")</p>
<p>8. No lo haré *a menos que* me pagues. (subordinating conjunction for "unless")</p>
<p>9. Me quedaré aquí *mientras* tú hablas con el jefe. (subordinating conjunction for "while")</p>
<p>10. Compré frutas *aunque* no me gustan mucho. (subordinating conjunction for "even though")</p>