Subordination - Complex Sentence | Language Structure Usage & Linguistics III

Subordination is a type of sentence structure where one clause (the subordinate clause) is dependent on another clause (the main clause) in a sentence. Complex sentences are made up of a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.

Subordinate clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions like because, although, if, when, and since. These conjunctions introduce a clause that depends on the main clause to make sense.

Examples of Complex Sentences:

Although she was tired, she continued working.

When the rain stopped, we went outside to play.

Because I was running late, I took a taxi to the office.

Since I have a meeting tomorrow, I need to prepare my presentation tonight.

In each of these examples, the subordinate clause (the part of the sentence that begins with the subordinating conjunction) is dependent on the main clause to make sense.

Subordinating conjunctions are used to join a dependent or subordinate clause to an independent clause, creating a complex sentence. Here is a list of some common subordinating conjunctions:

after - After I finish this assignment, I will go for a walk.

although - Although she was tired, she continued to work.

as - As the sun set, the sky turned pink.

because - I couldn't go out because it was raining heavily.

before - We need to buy groceries before we go home.

if - If I pass this test, I will celebrate.

since - Since I started exercising, I have lost weight.

that - I know that he is coming today.

unless - Unless you study hard, you will not pass the exam.

until - I will wait here until you come.

Subordinating conjunctions can also include phrases such as "in order that", "so that", "as if", "as long as", "provided that", and many others.

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