Subordinating Conjunctions
What is a Subordinating Conjunction?
- A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects two parts of a sentence, making one part more important than the other.
Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions:
- After, although, because, before, if, since, until, when, while, and more.
How to Spot Subordinating Conjunctions:
- Look for Connection Words:
- Subordinating conjunctions are like glue; they stick two sentence parts together. Look for words that connect ideas.
- Example: "Because it was raining, we stayed indoors."
- Find Incomplete Ideas:
- Subordinating conjunctions often start the less important part of the sentence, which can't stand alone. It needs the other part to make sense.
- Example: "After the game ended, we celebrated."
- Think About Relationships:
- Subordinating conjunctions show how ideas are related, like cause and effect or time order. Ask yourself, "Why? When? If?"
- Example: "Although it was cold, she went for a swim."
- Know Common Words:
- Learn words like because, although, if, when, and others. When you see them, it's a hint that a subordinating conjunction is at work.
- Example: "Since you finished your homework, you can go play."
- Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions:
- After
- Although
- As
- As if
- As long as
- As much as
- As soon as
- As though
- Because
- Before
- Even if
- Even though
- Every time
- If
- In case
- In order that
- Just as
- Now that
- Once
- Provided that
- Since
- So that
- Suppose
- That
- Though
- Till
- Unless
- Until
- When
- Whenever
- Where
- Wherever
- Whether
- While
- Why