1.3 SUBORDINATING CONJUCTION
What
Is a Subordinating Conjunction?
A subordinating conjunction is a word used to combine an independent clause and
a dependent clause in
a sentence. They help in forming complex sentences.
What
is the function of subordinating conjunctions?
The function of subordinating conjunctions is to establish relationships between the dependent clause and
the main clause. They indicate time, cause
and effect, condition, place, comparison, purpose, concession, and more.
Type
of subordinating conjunctions
Common Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions in sentences:
¨
Time:
when, while, after, before, since, until, as soon
as...etc.,
Example: “I
will start studying when I finish my chores.”
¨
Place:
where, wherever...etc.,
Example: “I
will meet you where we first met.”
¨
Cause
and Effect: because, since, so, as, in order
that...etc.,
Example: “He
stayed up late because he had a lot of work to do.”
¨
Condition:
if, unless, provided that, as long as...etc.,
Example: “You
can borrow my car if you promise to return it.”
¨
Concession:
although, even though, though...etc.,
Example: “Though it was
raining, they went for a walk.”
¨ Manner: how,
like...etc.,
Example: “He
always treats me like a child.”
¨
Comparison:
as, than...etc.,
Example: “She
is taller than her sister.”
¨
Relative
pronouns: who, whom, that...etc.,
Example: “I
don’t like people who get angry easily.”
¨
Reason
/ Purpose: so that, in order that...etc.,
Example: “She
saved money so that she could go on vacation.”
Video
reference in English and Tamil
ENGLISH
https://youtu.be/vrz4lbaLi_A?si=93VM4DD0Y2oBo5zK
TAMIL
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