E- MM.2 Identify subordinating conjunctions

identify subordinating conjuctions

key notes:

Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause (a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence) to an independent clause (a complete sentence). This helps to show the relationship between the two ideas.

Here are some of the most common subordinating conjunctions:

Conjunction	Example Sentence
Because	I stayed home because it was raining.
Although	Although it was cold, we went outside.
Since	I will play outside since it’s sunny.
If	I will go to the park if it stops raining.
When	We will eat dinner when Dad gets home.
While	I read a book while waiting for the bus.
Unless	I won’t go unless you come with me.
Before	Wash your hands before you eat.
After	We will play after we finish our homework.

Connect ideas: Use subordinating conjunctions to show a relationship between two ideas in a sentence. The first part of the sentence (the independent clause) can stand alone, while the second part (the dependent clause) cannot. Examples:
“I will go outside if it stops raining.”
“Although it was late, we decided to continue our game.”
Punctuation: If the dependent clause comes first, use a comma before the independent clause. If the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed. Examples:
“Because I was tired, I went to bed early.” (dependent clause first)
“I went to bed early because I was tired.” (independent clause first)

Recognize the difference: Unlike coordinating conjunctions, which connect similar ideas, subordinating conjunctions introduce a relationship that makes one part of the sentence dependent on the other.
Practice: Try writing sentences using different subordinating conjunctions to connect your ideas.

Identify the conjunction: “We went to the park although it was raining.”

let’s practice!