Consider “conjunctions” like a tool, to connect. But listen! What do conjunctions connect, and with what? Conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses together. We have studied three types of conjunctions. Today we will learn subordinating conjunctions in detail. Also explore what coordinating conjunctions are.
What Is a Subordinating Conjunction?
A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause with an independent clause. The dependent clause is also called the subordinate clause and depends on the dependent clause to give meaning.
Subordinating Conjunctions Examples:
- Provided that
- Since
- So
- Supposing
- Than
- That
- Though
Subordinating Conjunctions Examples Sentences
- We can’t go to the shopping mall because it’s too late.
- Whenever I go to the UK, I meet her.
- Although it was hailing, we went to university.
- She went to university because she was feeling better today.
- If you complete your homework, I will buy you the ice cream.
- Since it’s our wedding anniversary, we’ll mark it.
What are subordinating conjunctions, Definition, Examples, Usage, and List
Subordinating Conjunctions List PDF:
- After
- Although
- As long as
- As much as
- As soon as
- Now that
- Once
- Only
- Only if
- Provided that
- Since
- So
- Supposing
- Than
- That
- Though
- As though
- Because
- Wherever
- Whether or not
- While
- Even though
- Before
- By the time
- Even if
- As
- As if
- Whenever
- Where
- Whereas
- If
- In case
- In order that
- In the event that
- Till
- Unless
- Until
- When
Subordinating Conjunction List
Subordinating conjunctions worksheet
Solve the subordinating conjunctions exercises to excel in English Grammar.
1- _________ the rain, we spent the whole day cleaning our house.
A- After
B- Although
C- Before
D- Even if
Right Answer: A
2- I don’t like going outside _____________ I hate crowd.
A- Although
B- Because
C- Whenever
D- So that
Answer: B
3- I hired John, ___________ who is providing top-notch services.
A- Whenever
B- Whose
C- After
D- If
Answer: B
4- ___________ summer arrives, we have to buy some clothes for the season.
A- Because
B- Until
C- Although
D- Now that
Answer: B
5- _____________ the alarm rings, I have a bad habit of hitting the stop button.
As soon as
Because
Before
Now that
Answer: A
Subordinating Conjunction ExerciseDownload PDF
