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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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