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A Subordinating Conjunction

A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating their relationship in terms of time, cause, condition, comparison, purpose, or place. Common subordinating conjunctions include 'after', 'because', 'if', and 'where'. The structure typically involves a subordinate clause followed by a comma and an independent clause, or an independent clause followed by a subordinate clause without a comma.

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A Subordinating Conjunction

A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating their relationship in terms of time, cause, condition, comparison, purpose, or place. Common subordinating conjunctions include 'after', 'because', 'if', and 'where'. The structure typically involves a subordinate clause followed by a comma and an independent clause, or an independent clause followed by a subordinate clause without a comma.

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent (subordinate) clause to an

independent (main) clause. It shows the relationship between the two clauses, such
as time, cause, condition, comparison, purpose, or place.

Common Subordinating Conjunctions:

●​ Time: after, before, since, when, while, until


●​ Cause/Reason: because, since, as, so that
●​ Condition: if, unless, though, although, even if
●​ Purpose: in order that, so that
●​ Comparison: than, as, whereas
●​ Place: where, wherever

Structure:
1.​ Subordinate clause + comma + independent clause
○​ Example: Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
2.​ Independent clause + subordinate clause (no comma needed)
○​ Example: We stayed inside because it was raining.

Examples by Type:
1.​ Time:
○​When the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
○​ She stayed at home until it stopped raining.
2.​ Cause/Reason:
○​ I didn't go out because I was tired.
○​ As it was late, we decided to leave.
3.​ Condition:
○​ If you study hard, you'll pass the exam.
○​ We'll go out unless it rains.
4.​ Purpose:
○​ She left early so that she could catch the bus.
○​ He studied hard in order that he might get a scholarship.
5.​ Comparison:
○​ He runs faster than his brother.
○​ She is as intelligent as her older sister.
6.​ Place:
○​ Stay where I can see you.
○​ He goes wherever he feels happy.

Tips:
●​ A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it needs to be
attached to an independent clause.
●​ When the subordinate clause comes first, a comma is usually used. When the
independent clause comes first, no comma is necessary.

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