A subordinating conjunction is an adverb or adverbial phrase that introduces into a sentence a subordinate adverbial clause, which functions to modify adverbially the main sentence clause or a part of the main sentence clause, usually the main verb. Additionally, the subordinate clause also introduces a new idea, or proposition, into the sentence. This new idea, or proposition, expressed in the subordinate clause is said to carry less weight, or importance, than the idea expressed in the main sentence clause.
We might also note that a subordinate adverbial clause modifies the main sentence clause by introducing one of the following concepts into the main sentence clause: addition, cause & effect, comparison, concession, contrast, emphasis, example, summary, or sequence. Many words and phrases can function as subordinating conjunctions. Following is a list of those frequently used in English. Note: many words that function as a subordinating conjunction can also function as other parts of speech.
Common Subordinating Conjunctions
(These Adverbs Can Also Function as Conjunctions, Transitions & Expletives)
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as though
because
before
even though
if
in order that
provided that
rather than
since
so that
than
though
unless
until
when
whenever
where
whereas
wherever
whether
while
Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses.
The two types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses that are less important.
Some common subordinating conjunctions include: after, although, as, because, before, if, since, so that, though, unless, until, when, where, while.
Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect unequal parts by making one part dependent on the other.
All the subordinating conjunctions are: Because, if, that, since, who, what where, when, why, how, so, and then. Peace Out Homedog! :-)
Three subordinating conjunctions are 'after,' 'when,' and 'even though.' For a list of common subordinating conjunctions, visit this site: http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000377.htm
Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent clauses to independent clauses, while coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses.
The two types of conjunctions are coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses that are less important.
Some common subordinating conjunctions include: after, although, as, because, before, if, since, so that, though, unless, until, when, where, while.
Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect unequal parts by making one part dependent on the other.
AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym for subordinate conjunctions.
All the subordinating conjunctions are: Because, if, that, since, who, what where, when, why, how, so, and then. Peace Out Homedog! :-)
Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect independent clauses, where each could stand alone as a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions begin a dependent clause that modifies an independent clause.
Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect dependent clauses to independent clauses. Some common subordinating conjunctions include "because," "although," "while," and "if." The choice of subordinating conjunction depends on the relationship between the clauses being connected, such as cause and effect (using "because") or contrast (using "although").
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subordinating conju
Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and join them to independent clauses to form complex sentences. They show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause, such as cause and effect, or time sequence. Examples include "although," "because," "when," and "while."