Subordination joins two closely related sentences using subordinating conjunctions like after, although, or because placed at the beginning of one sentence to show how it relates to the other sentence. Common subordinating conjunctions include after, although, as, because, before, if, since, when, while, until, unless, even though, and so that. Subordinating conjunctions allow writers to combine sentences to provide more context or explanation than simple coordination alone.
2. What is subordination?
Like coordination, subordination joins two closely
related sentences. However, with subordination, you put
a dependent word (such as after, although, or because) in
front of one of the sentences. These words are known as
subordinating conjunctions.
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SENTENCES Roy got a higher-paying job.
He was able to buy a car.
JOINED Because Roy got a higher-
paying job, he was able
to buy a car.
3. Common Subordinating
Conjunctions
after before unless
although even though until
as if when
as if since where
because so that while
