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Using Conjunctions

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Here are some conjunctions that are frequently used in subordinate clauses:

TIME CAUSE & EFFECT
after because
before since
when now that
while as
as as/so long as
since inasmuch as
until so (that)
as soon as in order that
once  
as/so long as  

OPPOSITION CONDITION
even though if
although unless
though only if
whereas whether or not
while even if
  providing (that)
  provided (that)
  incase (that)
  in the event (that)

When a conjunction is used with a subordinate clause, the construction is called an adverbial clause.

Here are some adverbial clauses that relate to time:

–After we leave the bank, we'll spend the money.

–When they arrived, they sat down to dinner.

–We haven't seen her since she left.

And here are clauses that show cause and effect relationships:

–Since you didn't call, I made other plans.

–He went to bed, because he was tired.

Another way to show a cause and effect relationship is to use such... that and so... that:

–It was such a nice evening that they stayed up too late.

–The lemonade was so cold that she couldn't drink it.



Examples of Using Conjunctions

  • Are you here for business or pleasure?
  • Yes, it's strange, but worth the trouble, I think.