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Advanced Communication Skills Gowher Ahmad Naik, Lovely Professional University
Notes Unit 12: Subordinating Conjunctions
CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
12.1 Subordinating Conjunctions
12.2 Independent Clause
12.3 Forming Complex Sentences with Subordinating Conjunctions
12.4 Summary
12.5 Keywords
12.6 Self Assessment
12.7 Review Questions
12.8 Further Readings
Objectives
After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Discuss subordinating conjunctions
Explain independent clause
Describe example related to subordinating conjunctions
Introduction
Subordinate clauses can begin with relative pronouns (and thus are called relative clauses, a
type of subordinate clause). When a subordinate clause starts with who, whose, or which for
example, punctuation gets a little bit trickier. Sometimes you will need a comma, and sometimes
you won’t, depending on whether the clause is essential or nonessential.
When the information in the relative clause clarifies an otherwise general noun, the clause is
essential.
12.1 Subordinating Conjunctions
A subordinate clause is a clause that cannot stand alone.
Notes A clause is a group of words with as and a verb. It is always introduced by a
subordinate conjunction.
Example: Subordinate Conjunctions
Unless: You are allergic
Whenever: I see your cat
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