Subordinating Conjunctions

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them.

Examples include: because, although, if, when, unless, while.

It indicates a reason or cause.

It indicates a condition.

It indicates a time relationship.

It indicates an exception or condition that must be met.

It indicates a simultaneous action or time relationship.

They create complex sentences by connecting dependent clauses to independent clauses.

A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause.

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.