SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

• Subordinating Conjunctions


  Words used to link and join together a main clause (also known as independent clause) to the subordinate clause (also known as dependent clause)
• 7 main categories of subordinating conjunctions


  • Comparison
  • Concession
  • Condition
  • Time
  • Place
  • Manner
  • Reason
• Comparison subordinating conjunctions


  • than, rather than, whether, as much as, whereas
• Comparison subordinating conjunctions


  • Stephen liked water whereas Sam preferred juice to drink
  • I will help my parents in cleaning our house rather than just watching them
• Concession subordinating conjunctions


  • though, although, even though
• Concession subordinating conjunctions


  • Although I'm going to play outside, I'd much rather stay home
  • Evelyn performed well in class though it was difficult for her
• Condition subordinating conjunctions


  • if, unless, provided that, even if, in case
• Condition subordinating conjunctions


  • It will be difficult to answer the test questions unless you study well
  • In case you forgot, I have kept a duplicate of the house keys
• Time subordinating conjunctions


  • after, as soon as, as long as, before, by the time, now that, once, since, until, when, whenever, while
• Time subordinating conjunctions


  • There will be less difficulty now that learners understand the lesson well
  • After going to church, we'll go out to eat lunch together with our family
• Place subordinating conjunctions


  • where, wherever
• Place subordinating conjunctions


  • Many Filipinos look for tourist spots in our country where they can enjoy
  • Wherever you go, you'll always find someone who are willing to help
• Manner subordinating conjunctions


  • how, as though, as if
• Manner subordinating conjunctions


  • The pupils did well in all subjects as if they don't have difficulty at all
  • My coach taught me how to be thankful at all times
• Reason subordinating conjunctions


  • because, since, so that, in order (that), as
• Reason subordinating conjunctions

  • Do exercises in order that your health may improve
  • We keep on honoring our parents because it is always a good practice
• F (for)


  Used to present a reason
• A (and)


  Used to add ideas together
• N (nor)


  Used to show negative choices
• B (but)


  Used to show contrasting ideas
• O (or)


  Used to present choices
• S (so)


  Used to show a result or effect
• Coordinating Conjunctions


  • Get an amount of food that you can eat, for you to avoid leftover food.
  • Farmers till the soil and plant rice seeds.
  • Karl does not eat in fast food chains nor "eat-all-you-can" buffet.
  • Filipinos love to eat rice but they often leave leftover rice on their plates.
  • We must avoid food wastage or leftover food.
  • Restaurants penalize for leftover food yet many customers still choose to pay.
  • You should not waste food so others can still eat.
• Comma is placed before the coordinating conjunction when the conjunction connects two independent clauses
• Comma is not used when using a coordinate conjunction to connect two objects
• Wishing you are happy and in good condition

  While reading this letter
• You feel tired and sick for some time

  Yet you still choose to go and work in the field