Coordinating conjunction

What Are Subordinating Conjunctions?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that links a subordinate clause to a main clause.

Is so a subordinating conjunction

Is so a subordinating conjunction

Subordinating conjunctions examples

Subordinating conjunctions list

Is but a subordinating conjunction

Is if a subordinating conjunction

For example:

• You must leave the ball before the clock strikes midnight..
(In this example, the subordinating conjunction is "before." It is part of the subordinate clause "before the clock strikes midnight.")

The main role of a subordinating conjunction and the subordinate clause is to establish a time, a place, a reason, or a condition for the main clause.

For example:

• You can stay at the ball until the clock strikes midnight..

• The carriage will be waiting where it dropped you..

• You must do as I say because your gown will turn back to rags..

• The horse and carriage will be gone if you are late..

In all the examples in this lesson, the subordinate clauses(also known as dependent clauses) are highlighted.

The subordinating conjunctions are all bold. Remember that the role of a subordinating conjunction is to join the subordinat

is while a subordinating conjunction

is if a subordinating conjunction