Once he builds this pool, he’s asking for his money back.
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Definition:
Subordinate clauses are dependent clauses that start with subordinate conjunctions or relative pronouns.
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Examples:
After I go to the store, I will go to the library.
subordinate clause independent clause
Whoever spilled the milk, please clean it up.
subordinate clause independent clause
Since I got a tutor, my grades have improved.
subordinate clause independent clause
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List of Subordinate Conjunctions
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after
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although |
as |
because |
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before
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even if |
even though |
if |
| in order that |
once |
provided that |
rather than
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since
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so that |
than |
that |
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though
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unless |
until |
when
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| whenever |
where |
whereas |
wherever
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| whether |
while |
why |
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“After I quit my job, I’m going on a vacation.”
Exercise
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even though
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although |
because |
until after |
if
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Exercise 1: Use the
subordinate clauses below to complete the sentences.
Note: Some sentences will use more than one.
1.
Don’t brush your teeth
until after you’ve finished your orange juice.
2.
________________ the cake looked delicious, it tasted terrible.
3.
I have to make sure my sister doesn’t miss the bus ________________ if she is late one more time, she will get a detention.
4.
________________ you are going to the store, will you please buy milk?
5.
I will wait for you after school ________________ I don’t want to miss my favorite TV show.
Exercise 2: Underline the
subordinate clauses in each sentence.
1.
After the play ended, the audience applauded.
2.
I don’t want to go to the party unless Shelly is invited as well.
3.
You are eating peas tonight whether you want to or not.
4.
Even though I set three alarms this morning, I still managed to be late for my interview.
5.
Once you start eating potato chips, it’s hard to stop.
