Here is a subordinate clause worksheet for Year 4 students:

1. Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence:

a) Although it was raining, we still went to the park. b) I will go to the store after I finish my homework. c) Because she studied hard, she got an A on the test. d) When the bell rings, it’s time to go to class. e) I can’t go to the party unless I finish my chores.

1. Identify whether the underlined clause is an adverb clause, adjective clause, or noun clause:

a) Although it was raining, we still went to the park. b) I will go to the store after I finish my homework. c) Because she studied hard, she got an A on the test. d) When the bell rings, it’s time to go to class. e) I can’t go to the party unless I finish my chores.

1. Write your own sentence using a subordinate clause. Underline the subordinate clause and identify its type (adverb, adjective, or noun).

Example: After I finish my dinner, I will watch a movie. (Adverb clause)

a) _____________________ b) _____________________ c) _____________________ d) _____________________ e) _____________________

1. Rewrite the following sentences, combining them using a subordinate clause:

a) I will go to the park. It is sunny outside. b) She ate her dinner. She was hungry. c) He missed the bus. He woke up late. d) They played soccer. It was raining. e) We went to the beach. It was a hot day.

Answers:

1. a) Although it was raining, we still went to the park. b) I will go to the store after I finish my homework. c) Because she studied hard, she got an A on the test. d) When the bell rings, it’s time to go to class. e) I can’t go to the party unless I finish my chores.

2. a) Adverb clause b) Adverb clause c) Adverb clause d) Adverb clause e) Adverb clause

3. (Answers may vary) a) While I was playing outside, it started to rain. (Adverb clause) b) The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting. (Adjective clause) c) I don’t know what to wear for the party. (Noun clause) d) After I finish my homework, I will go to the park. (Adverb clause) e) The dog that was barking loudly woke up the whole neighborhood. (Adjective clause)

4. a) I will go to the park when it is sunny outside. b) She ate her dinner because she was hungry. c) He missed the bus because he woke up late. d) They played soccer even though it was raining. e) We went to the beach on a hot day.