Subordinating Conjunction

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects two clauses and shows how they are related. There are many different subordinating conjunctions, and it can be tricky to keep them all straight. In this blog post, we will go over 10 of the most common subordinating conjunctions and provide examples of each one. By understanding these conjunctions, you’ll be able to create more complex and accurate sentences in your writing!

What Is A Subordinating Conjunction? 

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects two clauses. The first clause is the independent clause, and the second clause is the dependent clause. The subordinating conjunction always comes between the two clauses.

The most common subordinating conjunctions are: after, although, as, because, before, if, since, when, and while.

Subordinating Conjunctions Examples

Here are some examples of subordinating conjunctions in action:

• After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.
• Although she is sick, she will go to school.
• As soon as he wakes up, he will eat breakfast.
• Because it is raining, we will not go outside.

Application Of Subordinating Conjunctions In A CLAT Exam

Subordinating conjunctions are words that join two clauses together, with the subordinate clause being dependent on the main clause. A CLAT exam will often have questions that test your knowledge of these types of words, and so it is important to be able to recognise them and understand how they are used. Below are a few examples of subordinating conjunctions, with a brief explanation of how each one is used.

1. Although – Although the sun was shining, I decided to stay inside.
2. Because – I didn’t do my homework because I was too busy playing video games.
3. If – If you don’t know the answer, just guess.
4. Unless – You can only leave unless you have finished your work.
5. Once – Once you have arrived in Paris, you must buy a souvenir from the Eiffel Tower.
6. Whereas – Some people like dogs whereas others prefer cats.
7. Whether – I’m not sure whether I want to go to university or not.
8. While – While we were on holiday, we visited many different cities.
9. As – As soon as I finish this essay, I’ll go and meet you.

The most common subordinating conjunction is “although”, which can be used to introduce a contrasting idea into a sentence. For example, in the first line of this paragraph, the author uses “although” to show that even though the sun was shining, they still decided to stay inside. “Because” is another common conjunction that is used to introduce a reason or explanation. For example, in the second line, the author uses “because” to explain why they didn’t do their homework.

If you’re not sure whether a word is subordinating conjunction or not, try looking it up in a dictionary. There will usually be a section that explains how the word is used, and this will help you to understand its function in a sentence. practising questions from previous CLAT exams will also help you to become familiar with the types of questions that are asked in this test.

Subordinating Conjunctions Sample Questions For CLAT Exam

The CLAT exam tests your knowledge of English grammar. One area that can trip you up is the use of subordinating conjunctions. Here are some sample questions to help you prepare.

1. Choose the correct subordinating conjunction for the following sentence:

I need a new shirt for tomorrow

1. I need a new shirt for tomorrow because it is wrinkled.
2. I need a new shirt for tomorrow, but it is wrinkled.
3. I need a new shirt for tomorrow; it is wrinkled.
4. I need a new shirt for tomorrow so it is wrinkled.

Answer: D. I need a new shirt for tomorrow so it is wrinkled.

The flowers are blooming 

1. The flowers are blooming while I am away.
2. The flowers are blooming because I am away.
3. The flowers are blooming although I am away.
4. The flowers are blooming because I am not there.

Answer: B. The flowers are blooming because I am away.

Conclusion 

In English, there are three types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and correlative. Today we focussed on the third type: subordinating conjunctions. As their name suggests, subordinating conjunctions connect two clauses in a sentence, with the second clause typically being less important or subordinate to the first. There are many different subordinating conjunctions in English, but some of the most common ones include after, although, as, because, before, if, since, when, and while. Let’s take a look at an example sentence using subordinating conjunction: I’ll never forget how happy she looked after she won the lottery. In this sentence, “after she won the lottery” is the subordinating clause, and it is dependent on the main clause (“I’ll never forget how happy she looked”) for its meaning.