Subordinating and Correlative Conjunctions

9.4 Subordinating Conjunctions

I can both identify and punctuate subordinating conjunctions, dependent clauses, and independent clauses.

Match

Match the following:

• conjunctions used in pairs to connect items of equal importance

• F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. - joins words or groups of words that are similar

• connect independent clauses in the middle after a semicolon

• starts with a subordinating conjunction and can't stand alone

• joins an independent clause to a d

correlative conjunction

coordinating conjunction

conjunctive adverbs

dependent clause

subordinating conjunction

• correlative conjunction

• coordinating conjunction

• conjunctive adverbs

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

​Subordinating Conjunctions

• Definition: join an independent clause and a dependent clause

• Typically introduce adverb clauses (answering how, why, to what extent, under what condition)

• They create complex or compound-complex sentences.

​Examples:

• after

• although

• as

• as if

• as long as

• because

• before

• even though

• if

• in order that

• since

• so that

• than

• though

• unless

• until

• when

• whenever

• where

• wherever

• while

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These are the most common subordinating conjunctions!

after, although, as, when, while, until, unless, because, before, if, since

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions

• If the subordinating conjunction comes in the MIDDLE of the sentence, there is NO COMMA!

  • the "No because comma" rule

  • exception - with appositives

• Example: I wonder about the time when the great fortress was created.

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions

• If the subordinating conjunction comes at the start of the sentence, the comma goes at the end of the dependent clause!

• Example: When we studied ancient Greece, we learned about the Acropolis.

• When we look at the structures of ancient Greece, we see beautiful white marble.

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction: "We see the greenish gold of metal if the structure is bronze."

• metal

• greenish

• if

• is

Multiple Choice

Identify the subordinating conjunction: "Although many statues were made of marble, they were often painted bright colors."

• were made

• Although

• often

• were often

Multiple Choice

Is this punctuated correctly?: "Although many statues were made of marble they were often painted bright colors."

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is this punctuated correctly?: "Although many statues were made of marble, they were often painted bright colors."

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Is this punctuated correctly?: "I liked the vacation, because I saw Manta Rays.

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "Scholars know this because traces of paint remain on some pieces."

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "Scholars know this because traces of paint remain on some pieces."

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "Even though our image of the Parthenon in Athens is of a white monument, it was originally richly colored."

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "Even though our image of the Parthenon in Athens is of a white monument, it was originally richly colored."

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "The magnificence of some ancient Greek artwork would probably overwhelm us if we could see them in their original form."

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "The magnificence of some ancient Greek artwork would probably overwhelm us if we could see them in their original form."

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "After you see the reproductions, you will have a better idea of the nature of Greek art.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction

Multiple Choice

Identify the function of the underlined section: "After you see the reproductions, you will have a better idea of the nature of Greek art.

• independent clause

• dependent clause

• subordinating conjunction