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Conjunctions. Quick review. There are three types of conjunctions: Coordinating Correlative Subordinating Both coordinating and correlative conjunctions join together similar types of words, phrases, or clauses. Clauses.
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Quick review • There are three types of conjunctions: • Coordinating • Correlative • Subordinating • Both coordinating and correlative conjunctions join together similar types of words, phrases, or clauses.
Clauses • In order to understand subordinating conjunctions, we must understand the difference between an independent and a dependent clause. • All clauses consist of a subject and a verb. • An independent clause consists of a subject and a verb and can stand on its own as a complete sentence. • A dependent clause consists of a subject and a verb but cannot stand on its own as a complete sentence.
Independent clause? • I went to the store. • Walking in the park. • After I finished my homework. • She’s a nice lady. • Although she’s a nice lady. • She eagerly answered the phone. • The lady on the television. • Unless it finishes early. • As soon as I can.
Independent and dependent clauses • In the following sentences, identify the independent and dependent clauses. • After you wash the dishes, I will dry them and put them in the cabinet. • I read my silent-reading book since I finished the assignment early. • If you have the time, you should listen to this song. • You need to take out the trash unless your sister already has.
Why this matters • Subordinating conjunctions are similar to prepositions, except they introduce clauses, not phrases. • A clause must have a subject and a verb, while a phrase will not have a verb. • A subordinating conjunction is a word or word group that shows the relationship between a dependent clause and the rest of the sentence.
Common subordinating conjunctions • Time • After, before, when, while, since, until • Cause and effect • Because, since, as, in order that, so that • Opposition • Although, though, even though, while • Condition • If, unless, whether (or not), even if
IMPORTANT • Many words that can be subordinating conjunctions can also be either prepositions or adverbs. • REMEMBER: a preposition introduces a phrase, not a clause • REMEMBER: an adverb can only be one word.
What this looks like • I am going to talk to my coach after the game is finished. • While I was waiting for my sister, I finished my homework. • Even if you have already bought a ticket, you will need to wait in line.
What this looks like • I love this painting because the colors are beautiful. • Since I was finished with the assignment, I helped my neighbor with her work. • He sank the game-winning shot as though he had done it a million times before.
Practice • Identify the subordinating conjunction and the dependent clause it introduces. • Though I love the Chiefs, I forgot to watch the game. • Susan was grateful for the present although she wasn’t quite sure what it was. • I won’t go to the movies unless you come with us.
Practice • This assignment is easy if you know what you’re doing. • After running eight miles, I decided to take a nap. • My teacher gave me a ZAP because my homework was in my locker. • Even though he is my friend, he needs to admit he is wrong.