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ESL / EFL RESOURCES Subordinating Conjunctions Bingo

Activity Type Introduction

Reading, writing, In this rewarding teaching activity, students play games of bingo
listening and matching by completing sentences on a bingo card with subordinating
activity conjunctions.

Procedure
Language Focus
Give each student a bingo card. Explain that each bingo card
Subordinating
consists of five sentences with each sentence missing a different
conjunctions
subordinating conjunction.

Tell the students that you are going to call out subordinating
Aim conjunctions and that if a student thinks the conjunction goes in
To play games of one of their sentences, they write it in the corresponding gap in
bingo by completing the sentence. When a student has completed all five sentences
sentences on a bingo with a different conjunction, they shout 'Bingo'.
card with subordinating
Begin by asking the students to read the five sentences on their
conjunctions.
card and think about what the missing conjunctions could be.

Then, start calling out subordinating conjunctions from the caller's

Preparation
Make one copy of the
bingo cards for every
16 students per round
you wish to play. Cut the
cards out as indicated.
If you have more than
16 students, have some
students share a card.
Copy one caller's sheet
for yourself.
As an alternative or
extension, make one
copy of the bingo cards
and caller's sheet for
each group of five.
sheet in a random order. Use a pencil to tick the words you have
read out.
When a student shouts 'Bingo', get them to read out all five
sentences. Check that the sentences are appropriate and use the
conjunctions you have ticked. The caller's sheet contains possible
answers. However, some sentences may have more than one
correct answer.
If the sentences are correct, the student wins the round. If the
student has made a mistake, the game continues.
Play several rounds, making sure students receive a different
bingo card each time.
As an alternative or extension, divide the students into groups of
five. Give each group a set of 16 bingo cards and a copy of the
caller's sheet. One student takes the caller's sheet and the other
students take a bingo card each.

Level The students then play the game in their groups with students
taking it in turns to be the bingo caller. The bingo caller reads out
Intermediate subordinating conjunctions from the caller's sheet in a random
order, ticking the words in pencil as they go.

Time When a student shouts out 'Bingo', the caller gets the student
to read out all five sentences. If the sentences are correct, the
30 minutes students play a new round with another student taking on the role
of the bingo caller. This continues until all the bingo cards have
been used.

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 CONJUNCTIONS

ESL / EFL RESOURCES Subordinating Conjunctions Bingo

Bingo Card A Bingo Card B

1. _ ________ whales are protected, they will 1. H e has to work hard _________ support
become extinct. his family.
2. Call me _________ you arrive at work. 2. _ ________ it rained, everyone had a good
3. Y ou'd better not swim _________ you've time.
just eaten. 3. I plan to buy a new car _________ I can
4. I became very concerned _________ I afford one.
couldn't find my passport. 4. _ ________ I was very tired, I finished
5. She cried _________ she read the letter. writing my essay.
5. I t was uncertain _________ he would
marry her.
Bingo Card C Bingo Card D
1. I had to walk there _________ my car 1. _
 ________ the laptop was expensive, I
broke down. bought it.
2. _ ________ I clean it, it still won't look 2. S
 he keeps complaining _________ she
new. doesn't have time.
3. _ ________ I'm sure I understand you, 3. _________ you begin, you must continue.
please repeat what you said. 4. _
 ________ you go to visit her, you should
4. I did the washing up _________ the baby make sure she's at home.
was sleeping. 5. _
 ________ we find my keys, we can't
5. I only ordered coffee _________ I wasn't leave.
hungry.
Bingo Card E Bingo Card F
1. _ ________ the train was very crowded, I 1. _ ________ he was sick, he went to
had to stand. school.
2. _ ________ I hear from you, I'll plan to 2. I got to the bus stop _________ the bus
meet you at five. had left.
3. _ ________ you've learnt how to cycle, it's 3. _________ it's true, I'll forgive her.
very easy. 4. T
 he wind was so strong _________ the
4. S he hired him _________ he really windows rattled.
needed the job. 5. _
 ________ I hear that song, I think of my
5. I suggest we wait _________ Craig gets childhood.
here.
Bingo Card G Bingo Card H
1. S he went to see him _________ he was 1. I 'll call you _________ I get the exam
staying in Boston. results.
2. _ ________ use a computer, you must 2. _ ________ or not you agree, I think it
learn to type. looks fine.
3. I overslept _________ my alarm didn't go 3. I feel more alert _________ drinking a
off. cup of coffee.
4. H e came to see me three days _________ 4. Y ou'll get into trouble _________ your
he left for Africa. parents find out.
5. I enjoyed swimming _________ the water 5. I 'll send you my location _________ you
was cold. can find my place more easily.

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 CONJUNCTIONS

ESL / EFL RESOURCES Subordinating Conjunctions Bingo

Bingo Card I Bingo Card J

1. _
 ________ you've said something, it can't 1. _
 ________ I was exhausted, I continued
be taken back. to work.
2. I would appreciate a reply _________ 2. He came in _________ I was going out.
possible. 3. We will go to the park _________ it rains.
3. I called a taxi _________ it was raining. 4. I 've made some sandwiches _________
4. _
 ________ he sees me, he pretends he we can have a snack on the way.
doesn't know me. 5. W
 e felt relieved _________ we saw a light
5. I t will be a long time _________ I can buy in the distance.
a house.

Bingo Card K Bingo Card L

1. I asked him _________ he would go there 1. I 'm sorry to interrupt you _________
the next day. you're talking.
2. S
 he was very shy _________ she 2. I'll call you _________ I get home.
graduated. 3. I want you to meet him _________ hear
3. _________ it was very cold, we went out. his opinion.
4. T
 he spokesman confirmed _________ the 4. I haven't decided yet _________ I'll go to
report was true. college or get a job.
5. _
 ________ he was feeling sick, he stayed 5. _________ he is over 70, he is still active.
in bed.

Bingo Card M Bingo Card N

1. _ ________ this job is over, I'm out of 1. T hey regarded him _________ the best
here. doctor in town.
2. S he kept on talking _________ I asked 2. I finished reading the book, _________ it
her to stop. was very long.
3. _ ________ you're hungry, you must eat 3. I t would be fantastic _________ you could
slowly. come to the party.
4. I like to go to the beach _________ I get 4. I 'll go by car _________ I can take more
the chance. luggage.
5. M ia didn't go to class yesterday 5. P aul wasn't sure _________ to go to India
_________ she was ill. or Thailand.
Bingo Card O Bingo Card P
1. I fell asleep _________ listening to the 1. W e shouted _________ warn everyone of
radio. the danger.
2. W e stayed up talking _________ the sun 2. _ ________ I've never eaten here before, I
came up. don't know what to recommend.
3. _ ________ you're willing to wait, you'll 3. J oshua didn't go to work yesterday
have to come back tomorrow. _________ he was feeling unwell.
4. O livia is so happy _________ it's summer 4. _ ________ a bad habit is formed, it's hard
again. to get rid of it.
5. _ ________ we're done, let's get some ice 5. _ ________ she was tired, she couldn't
cream. sleep.

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 CONJUNCTIONS

ESL / EFL RESOURCES Subordinating Conjunctions Bingo

Caller's sheet

after although as as soon as because

before even if even though if in order to

once since so that that until

unless when whenever whether while

Possible answers

Card A Card B Card C Card D

1. unless 1. in order to 1. because 1. even though
2. after 2. although 2. even if 2. that
3. if 3. as soon as 3. so that 3. once
4. when 4. even though 4. while 4. before
5. as 5. whether 5. since 5. until
Card E Card F Card G Card H
1. since 1. even though 1. while 1. when
2. unless 2. after 2. in order to 2. whether
3. once 3. even if 3. because 3. after
4. as 4. that 4. before 4. if
5. until 5. whenever 5. even though 5. so that
Card I Card J Card K Card L
1. once 1. although 1. if 1. while
2. as soon as 2. as 2. until 2. as soon as
3. because 3. even if 3. even though 3. in order to
4. whenever 4. so that 4. that 4. whether
5. before 5. when 5. since 5. although
Card M Card N Card O Card P
1. once 1. as 1. while 1. in order to
2. after 2. even though 2. until 2. since
3. even if 3. if 3. unless 3. as
4. whenever 4. so that 4. that 4. once
5. because 5. whether 5. when 5. although

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