Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions 1.Although—means "in spite of the fact that": Although it was raining, I ran home. She showed up, although she felt sick. Although my mom told me to come home early, I stayed out late. 2.After—indicates "subsequently to the time when": Please text me after you arrive at the shopping mall. We were forced to stop watching TV after the electricity went out. I always tell my daughter that she can have dessert after she eats her dinner. 3.Before—indicates "earlier than the time that": He had written a living will before he died. Before he contacted me, I was going to call him. I need to finish the dishes before my wife gets home. 4.Because—means "for the reason that": Because he was smart and worked hard, he was able to make a lot of money. They stopped building the house because it was pouring. I love dogs because they are so cute. 5.How—means "the way in which": I wonder how you did it. He explained how he completed it in a few days. Can you show me how you fixed the computer? 6.If—means "in the event that": If it is sunny tomorrow, we can go to the beach. If I receive a promotion, you will be the first to know. You can watch TV if you finish your homework. 7.Once—indicates "at the moment when": Once you see him, you will recognize him. Once the light came on, we all shouted with joy. Call me once you start having contractions. 8.Since—means "from the time when": I’ve been a singer since I was young. Since he graduated, he has been doing nothing. This building has been remodeled three times since I lived here. 9.So that—means "in order to": So that she could keep her position, she didn’t complain at all. He finished his work as fast as possible so that he could leave early. He worked harder for a raise so he could buy a nice car. 10.Until—means "up to the time that": Don’t go anywhere until I come back. She didn’t realize her talent in painting until her teacher mentioned it. They won’t allow us to sit until everyone arrives. 11.Unless—means "except, on the condition": You will not pass the exam unless you get a score of 80 or higher. I will not tell you anything unless you tell me what you know first. Unless you ask her, you will never know. 12.When—means "at that time": When I came in the room, everyone looked at me. I woke up when my baby was crying. I started looking for a gas station when my gas light went on. 13.While—means "during the time": Someone called you while you were at the meeting. We met while we were working at the University. My dog started barking while I was talking on the phone. 14.Where—indicates "in the place": This is where I came from. Please tell me where you are going. I need to know where John hid the present. 15.Whether—means "if it is true or not": We will have a picnic whether it rains or not. It is time to decide whether we should take action. You need to decide whether or not you are hungry.