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Subordinating Conjunction

• What kind of CONJUNCTION is used in a complex sentence?

after, before, once, although, as, as if, as long as, as though, because, still, even if, even though, if, if only, in order to, now that, rather than, since

• Give examples of subordinating conjunctions

2 Clauses

• How many Clauses are in a Complex Sentence?

Independent and Dependent

• Which 2 clauses make up a Complex Sentence?

Dependent Clause

• Which clause has the Subordinating Conjunction BEFORE it?

It can go first or after the independent clause

• Does the Dependent Clause have to go First or After the Independent Clause?

After, Because, Although, If, Because

Clause 1

1. the bridge wasn't properly maintained by the government

2. polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct.

3. he'll be able to maintain a healthy weight

4. I came home

5. now he wants to eat cake for dessert.

Clause 2

A. I made dinner

B. it fell down

C. he ate a really big dinner

D. he keeps exercising.

E. the world is getting warmer