Which conjunction is not a subordinating conjunction?

• A. Because
• B. Although
• C. While
• D. And

Answer: (D)

This question tests your ability to distinguish subordinating conjunctions from coordinating conjunctions. Subordinating conjunctions, like because, although, and while, introduce a dependent clause that cannot stand on its own and show relationships such as reason, contrast, or time. For example, because she was late, she missed the bus.

And behaves differently. It’s a coordinating conjunction, which links two independent clauses or equal parts of a sentence. It does not start a dependent clause. For instance, she finished her homework, and she went to bed. Here both parts could stand alone as complete thoughts, and And simply connects them.

So, And is not a subordinating conjunction. It serves to coordinate rather than subordinate.