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Introduction to Exercise 2 - Using subordinating conjunctions (because, although) |
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Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect a dependent
clause to the main clause. Note that the clause attached to the subordinating conjunction
since in the following example is dependent; it cannot stand on its own.
- Example: Since the defendant killed his victim after
days of careful planning, he will be charged with first degree murder.
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Some of the most common subordinating conjunctions
are: although, even though, after, before, if,
even if, whether, when, while, since, because,
unless.
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When the dependent clause comes first, use a comma after it.
- Example: Even though the economy is showing
signs of improvement, unemployment is still very high.
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When the main clause comes first, do not use a comma.
- Example: Unemployment is still very high even though
the economy is showing signs of improvement.
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