Subordinating Conjunctions
English Language: KS3, topic 3.2.2
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions introduce subordinate clauses. Subordinate clauses is another name for dependent clauses. Here are some examples of subordinating conjunctions...
When
- When he asked me to, I told him the truth.
- 'When' is a subordinating conjunction because this is a complex sentence. The first part of the sentence is a dependent clause because it would not make sense by itself.
If
- If you are nice to me, I will buy you a cake.
- 'If' is a subordinating conjunction because this is a complex sentence. The first part of the sentence is a dependent clause because it would not make sense by itself.
Because
- He is angry because he missed the last train.
- 'Because' is a subordinating conjunction because this is a complex sentence. The first part of the sentence is a dependent clause because it would not make sense by itself.
Although
- Although I have lots of friends, I like to be alone.
- 'Although' is a subordinating conjunction because this is a complex sentence. The first part of the sentence is a dependent clause because it would not make sense by itself.
Test yourself on Subordinating Conjunctions
In what type of sentences do we use subordinating conjunctions?
Which of these is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
Which of these are subordinating conjunctions?
What is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence?
I do not want to go to the party if you are not going.What is the grammatical term to describe 'although' in this sentence?
Although you have washed your hair, it still looks greasy!