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LESSON 26 Conjuntions - Subordinating
LESSON 26 Conjuntions - Subordinating
LESSON 26
What is a Conjunctions?
1.Coordinating Conjunctions
a.Connect words, phrases, or clauses that are independent or equal
b.and, but, or, so, for, yet, and not
2.Correlative Conjunctions
a.Used in pairs
b.both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also
3.Subordinating Conjunctions
a.Used at the beginning of subordinate clauses
b.although, after, before, because, how, if, once, since,
so that, until, unless, when, while, where, whether, etc.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Because he was smart and worked hard, he was able to make a lot of
money.
▪ They stopped building the house because it was pouring.
▪ I love dogs because they are so cute.
5.How—means "the way in which":
So that she could keep her position, she didn’t complain at all.
▪ He finished his work as fast as possible so that he could leave early.
▪ He worked harder for a raise so he could buy a nice car.
10.Until—means "up to the time that":
You will not pass the exam unless you get a score of 80 or higher.
▪ I will not tell you anything unless you tell me what you know first.
▪ Unless you ask her, you will never know.
12.When—means "at that time":