Subordinating Conjunctions:
* Time: after, before, since, while, when, whenever, as soon as, until, as
* Cause and Effect: because, since, as, so that
* Contrast: although, though, even though, while, whereas
* Condition: if, unless, whether, in case
* Purpose: so that, in order that
Examples:
* Time: *After she finished her homework, she went to bed.*
* Cause and Effect: *Because it was raining, we stayed inside.*
* Contrast: *Although he was tired, he continued working.*
* Condition: *If you study hard, you will pass the exam.*
* Purpose: *She went to the store so that she could buy milk.*
Important Notes:
* Dependent and Independent Clauses: Complex sentences always have at least one independent clause (a complete thought) and one dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone).
* The Placement of the Conjunction: The conjunction will often be placed at the beginning of the dependent clause, but it can also appear in the middle or at the end.
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