How to use this type of conjunctions?

1. Subordinating Conjunctions
BY: ANDREA JIMÉNEZ

2. What Is a Subordinating Conjunction?
A subordinating conjunction always introduces a dependent clause, tying it to
an independent clause. In contrast to coordinating conjunctions, a subordinate
conjunction can often come first in a sentence. This is due simply to the nature of
the relationship between the dependent and the independent clause. In English,
there are lots of subordinating conjunctions, but the most common ones are
"after," "although," "as," "because," "before," "how," "if," "once," "since,"
"than," "that," "though," "until," "when," "where," "whether," and "while."

3. Conjunctions
Here are a few examples of how subordinating conjunctions are used:
 after – later than the time that : later than when.
“Your heart will break like mine, and you’ll want only me after you’ve gone” (Ella Fitzgerald).
 although – despite the fact that : used to introduce a fact that makes another fact unusual or
surprising.
“Although I’ve been here before, he’s just too hard to ignore” (Amy Winehouse).
 as – used to introduce a statement which indicates that something being mentioned was known,
expected, etc.
“As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I take a look at my life and realize there’s nothing
left” (Coolio).
 as long as – We use as long as to refer to the intended duration of a plan or idea, most commonly
referring to the future.
“I don’t care who you are, where you’re from or what you did as long as you love me” (Backstreet
Boys).

4.  because – for the reason that.
“Because of you, I never stray too far from the sidewalk” (Kelly Clarkson).
 before – earlier than the time that : earlier than when.
“Just call me angel of the morning, angel. Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby” (Juice
Newton).
 even if – to express condition.
“Even if the sky is falling down, you’ll be my only” (Jay Sean).
 if – used to talk about the result or effect of something that may happen or be true.
“If you leave me now, you’ll take away the biggest part of me” (Peter Cetera/Chicago).
 once – at the moment when : as soon as.
“Once you pop, you can’t stop” (Pringles commercials).
 since – used to introduce a statement that explains the reason for another statement.
“I guess I’ll never be the same since I fell for you” (B.B. King).

5.  that – used to introduce a clause that states a reason or purpose.
“Baby, now that I’ve found you, I won’t let you go” (Tony Macaulay/John MacLeod).
 than - used to introduce the second or last of two or more things or people that are being
compared — used with the comparative form of an adjective or adverb.
“My sister is older than I am”
 though – to express contrast or concession.
“Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain though your dreams be tossed and blown”
(Rodgers and Hammerstein).
 unless – to express condition.
“We’re never going to survive unless we get a little crazy” (Seal).
 until – up to the time or point that something happened.
 “[You] don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” (Cinderella).

6.  when – at or during the time that something happened.
“When I see you smile, I can face the world” (Bad English).
 where – at or in the place that something happened.
“There’s a light burning bright, showing me the way, but I know where I’ve been” (Scott
 whether - used to indicate choices or possibilities.
“Bruno wasn’t sure whether to go to India or Thailand”
 while – during the time that something happened.
“I look at the world, and I notice it’s turning while my guitar gently weeps” (The Beatles).

7. Subordinating conjunction exercises
Choose from among these subordinating conjunctions to complete each sentence:
although - as long as - because - even if - so that - unless - until - while
1. She has decided to move to Portland _______________ there are more opportunities for employment in that
city.
2. You can borrow my car ________________ you agree to be very careful with it.
3. They'll have a good corn harvest this year _______________ it rains a lot and prevents them from harvesting
their crops.
4. Our neighbor is going to buy a gun ________________ she can protect herself from intruders who break into
her apartment.
5. _______________ he can save a lot of money by taking the bus, Russ still drives his car into the city every day.
6. Ronald is going to finish his homework ________________ it takes him all night.

8. although - as long as - because - even if - so that - unless - until - while
7. My daughter can't wait _____________ she gets her new bike.
8. Stay in the car _______________ I go into the store. I'll be right back.
9. It's a good idea to go to college for four years _______________ it's possible to get a good job without a degree.
10. ________________ he's overweight, Tony eats a lot of food before he goes to bed. That's not healthy.
11. The police can't arrest the suspect in the crime______________ they have more evidence against him.
12. Tim's parents will let him have his own car _______________ he pays for his own insurance and doesn't get into any
trouble with it.