Subordinate Conjunctions Fragments and Run-Ons Subordinate Conjunctions

Subordinate Conjunctions – Practice Subordinate Conjunctions – introduces a dependent clause (clause that cannot stand alone) and joins it to a independent clause

Common Subordinate Conjunctions after since although so long as as so (that) as far as than as if though as long as till as soon as unless as though until because when before whenever considering (that) where if whereas in as much wherever in order that while

Clauses Independent Clause – expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. Dependent Clause - contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone.

Practice Copy each sentence. Richard confronted his attackers when his mother locked him out. Rainsford couldn’t expect to live if he didn’t play the game. Although it was her birthday, Rachel did not have a good day. 4. Because Mrs. Price insisted, Rachel began to cry.

Practice Step 1: Circle the subordinate conjunction. Step 2: Underline the independent clause 1 time. Step 3: Underline the dependent clause 2 times. Rule: Note #’s 3 and 4 – if the dependent clause comes first it must be followed with a ( , ) before beginning the independent clause.