Understanding Subordinating Conjunctions for Complex Sentences
Subordinating conjunctions are essential for joining clauses and creating complex sentences. They play a crucial role in showing relationships between ideas and enhancing the overall coherence of writing. This guide includes examples, commonly used subordinating conjunctions, and tips on identifying subordinating conjunctions in sentences. Remember to pay attention to how these conjunctions are used, as they can serve multiple purposes within a sentence.
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Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions Join clauses and make complex sentences Examples The paperboy lost the sports section again because he is the worst. If you have one scoop of my soup, you will demand a second. OMG, even though it s 90 degrees out, I think that you look so cute in that sweater.
Commonly Used Subordinating Conjunctions Although, after, as, as soon as, because, before, even if, even though, if, once, since, so that, than, that, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, wherever, whether, while There are a few others ones too
Warning: Many Subordinating Conjunctions Do Other Things You have to look at how it s being used Brian is going home after practice because he needs to eat dinner. Brian is going home to eat dinner after soccer practice ends. Subordinating conjunctions join clauses.
More Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions Boss Yoko wants the money that you promised him and I m here to collect it. Which word in the above sentence is working as a subordinating conjunction? that
More Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions If you don t want to hear the sound of me click-clackin around here anymore then you re welcome to swim home. Which word in the above sentence is working as a subordinating conjunction? If
More Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions As soon as the bell rings, we re going to try that new skate ramp, bro. Which word in the above sentence is working as a subordinating conjunction? As soon as
Review Subordinating conjunctions join clauses and make complex sentences. Careful: words that are subordinating conjunctions can do other things. Always check how the word is used.
