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13. I invited all my friends but and only a few came.

14. I have a little puppy and so I call it Doodle.

2. Subordinating Conjunctions

The subordinating conjunctions such as after, as, when, until, because, since, so
that, while, when, though, although, before, still, till, where and unless connect
clauses of unequal importance—one independent and one dependent clause.

Let us learn more about them.

Conjunction Meaning Example sentence

before to express time Switch off the lights before
you leave.

after to express time I’ll check your essay after I have
completed the story.

until to express time Wait until I come back.

since to express time It’s been five months since we
last met.

because to express cause He was punished because he
or reason was late.

since to express cause Any contact with him is not
or reason possible, since he doesn’t live
here now.

as to express cause She may not climb the stairs as
or reason she is old.

so that to express purpose He works hard so that he
or goal may pass.

lest to express result in He works hard lest he should fail.
the negative

that to express result He is so weak that he
cannot walk.

if to express condition If you contest the election,
you’ll win.

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