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SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS1

SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS1. Conjunctions classification. What is Subordinate Conjunctions. A subordinating conjunction is a word which joins together a dependent clause and an independent clause. A dependent clause- I t was raining and hence I took my umbrella.

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SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS1

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  1. SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS1

  2. Conjunctions classification

  3. What is Subordinate Conjunctions Asubordinating conjunction is a word which joins together a dependent clause and an independent clause. A dependentclause- It was raining and hence I took my umbrella. Independent clause —  “I took my umbrella” Because it was raining I took a umbrella(subordinating conjunction) NOTE:TEACH THE FORMATION OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS TO THE KID.

  4. What is Subordinate Conjunctions The subordinate conjunction has two functions FUNCTION 1: It gives a change between the two ideas in the sentence. This change will indicate a time, place, or cause and effect relationship. here are some examples: We looked on top of the refrigerator, where jenny will often hide a bag of chocolate chip cookies. NOTE:TEACH THE FUNCTIONS OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS TO THE KID.

  5. FUNCTION2: In this particular function a clause is given more important. The less importance is given to the clause introduced by the subordinate conjunction. Example: As Samson blew out the birthday candles atop the cake, he burned the tip of his nose on a stubborn flame. NOTE:TEACH THE FUNCTIONS OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS TO THE KID.

  6. Subordinate Conjunctions After Although As Because Before How If Once NOTE:TEACH THE DIFFERENT WORDS USED IN SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS WITH EXAMPLES TO THE KID.

  7. Examples of Subordinate Conjunctions a)After: "Call me after you arrive at work” b)Although: "Althoughshe was tired, she couldn’t sleep” c)As:"Aswe explained last class, coordinating conjunctions are sentence connectors” d)Because: "I painted the house because it was a horrible color” NOTE:TEACH THE USAGE OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS WITH EXAMPLES TO THE KID.

  8. Examples of Subordinate Conjunctions e)Before: "Come and visit me before you leave” f)How: "Let me show you howto knit” g)If: "It would be fantastic if you could come to the party”. h)Once: "Onceyou’ve learnt how to cycle, it’s very easy”. NOTE:TEACH THE USAGE OF SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS WITH EXAMPLES TO THE KID.

  9. Read the paragraph I live in India for the past 10 years. I am not familiar with most of the places although I have been living here for long. I live in India because my husband works here. As I mentioned earlier I am still unfamiliar with the places here and hence I find it quite tough to live here even after 10 years. I want to be familiar with India before I leave for France. Once I get familiar with the places I would feel good. I need someone to guide me on how to reach the important monuments in India. NOTE:MAKE THE KID TO READ THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH AND UNDERSTAND THE SUBORDINATE CONJUCTIONS.

  10. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE Fill in the blanks using the subordinate conjunctions(After/Although/As) a) ……….dinner, we’ll go see a movie.” b)“………..I’d rather not, I’ll make an exception.” c)“………you know, she’s rather eccentric.” d) “………studying I shall go to play.” e) “I went to doctor…………I felt better.” NOTE:MAKE THE KID TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS AND FILL THE BLANKS.

  11. CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE Fill in the blanks using the subordinate conjunctions (Because/Before/How/If/Once) a)”………I reach home , I shall call you. b)……….the war is being fought in the Middle East, oil prices will continue to rise. c)………..getting dressed , I took bath. d)”Let me teach you……….to draw” e)We can have a great weekend ……you join us. NOTE:MAKE THE KID TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS AND FILL THE BLANKS.

  12. Fill in the blanks a)I was taught on……….to draw by Henry. b)She went to the Doctor………..returning from school. c)……….she studied well , she failed the test. d)……..it was raining , the clothes got wet. e)Fred felt bad……….he was got red handed for stealing. NOTE:FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE RIGHT SUBORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS.

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