Subordinating conjunctions

Here is a list of words that can be used as subordinating conjunctions. 

Because the same idea can often be expressed with several different conjunctions, be sure you choose the one that fits the 3C s (correct, clear, and concise). There might be two versions that express the right rela- COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS tionship, but only one will be correct, clear, and concise. For your review, here are the most common coordinating and subordinating conjunctions ... 

Make one sentence dependent upon the other by using a subordinating conjunction such as... 

In choice a, although does not express the correct relationship. Choice c s use of however is correct, but it is preceded by a comma instead of a semicolon, creating a run-on sentence. Choice d also creates a run-on sentence and does not offer a coordinating or subordinating conjunction to express the contrast between the two clauses. Choice e repeats the original error and adds unnecessary wordy constructions. 

Use the proper subordinating conjunctions. (Conjunctions join parts of a sentence subordinating conjunctions join subordinate clauses to the main sentence.) While and since have strong connotations of time. Do not use them where you mean although , because , or whereas . 

Do not omit words needed to complete comparisons, and do not use confusing word order. The subordinating conjunction than is often used to introduce the second element in a comparison, following an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree. 

Use a comma before, but not after, the subordinating conjunction in a nonre-strictive clause. 

In titles and headings, capitalize as when it is used as a subordinating conjunction but not when it is used as a preposition. 

Some sentences contain one main statement and one or more less emphasized elements the less important ideas are subordinate to, or are dependent on, the sentence s main idea. Subordinating conjunctions introducing dependent clauses show a variety of relationships between the clauses and the main part of the sentence. Here are four examples of subordinating conjunctions and their uses ... 

In titles and headings that are typeset in capital and lowercase letters, capitalize the main words, which are nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and subordinate conjunctions, regardless of the number of letters. 

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