Writing+Test+Subordinating+Ideas

** Subordinating Ideas ** ** Complex Sentences: They are made of one dependent/subordinate clause (dependent/subordinate clauses do not have a complete idea) and one independent clause. ** ** Dependent/Subordinate clauses begin with a Subordinating Conjunction: **

 ** Rule: When a sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction, you will need to put a comma at the end of the Subordinate Clause. **
 * ** Meaning of Subordinating Conjunction ** || ** Subordinating Conjunction ** ||
 * ** Time ** || ** before, once, since, until, when, whenever, while ** ||
 * ** Result/effect ** || ** in order that, so, so that ** ||
 * ** Location ** || ** where, wherever ** ||
 * ** Condition ** || ** if, even if, unless ** ||
 * ** Choice ** || ** whether ** ||
 * ** Concession ** || ** although, even though, though ** ||
 * ** Reason/cause ** || <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;">** as, because, since ** ||

**// EXAMPLES: Because I don't have any money, I won't go shopping. Before I eat my dinner, I will wash my hands. //** ** Worksheet and instructions for Subordinating Conjunctions: [] **

Choose the correct Subordinating Conjunctions: (Before/Once) I moved to Lompoc, I lived in Los Angeles.  (Once/Before) I started making friends, I felt more comfortable in Lompoc. (Since/Until) I have a lot of friends in Lompoc now, I am very busy. (Until/Whenever) I make a new friend in Lompoc, I seem to enjoy living here more. (Until/Whenever) I moved to Lompoc, I did not know much about this town. (When/Whenever) I want to do something, I call one of my new friends. (When/Whenever) I need someone to talk to, I can call one of my friends. (Whenever/While) I am living in Lompoc, I will enjoy the many friends I have here. (Where/Wherever) I go in Lompoc, I usually know someone. (If/Even if/Unless) I want a good job in Lompoc, I must have the right skills. (If/Even if/Unless) I have the skills for good paying job, I will not get one. (If/Even if/Unless) I study to get these skills, I will not get them. (In order that/So/So that) I can meet more people, I will do some volunteer work.