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Complex Sentences with Conjunctions

This document discusses the use of subordinating conjunctions to form complex sentences. It provides examples of simple sentences combined into complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions such as "although" and "until". The document lists some common subordinating conjunctions like "after", "because", "before", "unless", "if", "now that", "since", "as soon as", "until", "when", "whenever", "while", and "wherever". It explains that a subordinating conjunction provides a transition between two ideas, indicating a relationship of place, time, or cause and effect. Further examples demonstrate how subordinating conjunctions can link clauses within a sentence.

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Complex Sentences with Conjunctions

This document discusses the use of subordinating conjunctions to form complex sentences. It provides examples of simple sentences combined into complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions such as "although" and "until". The document lists some common subordinating conjunctions like "after", "because", "before", "unless", "if", "now that", "since", "as soon as", "until", "when", "whenever", "while", and "wherever". It explains that a subordinating conjunction provides a transition between two ideas, indicating a relationship of place, time, or cause and effect. Further examples demonstrate how subordinating conjunctions can link clauses within a sentence.

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Module: Langue & Communication II

Element de module: English for International Com. II

Prof. Abdelmjid Kettioui &Prof. Bouchra BADAOUI

April 1st, 2020

Writing Complex Sentences with


Subordinating Conjunctions

You can use subordinating conjunctions to form complex sentences and combine thoughts

Examples:

Separate simple sentences:

Daffodils are planted in Autumn. They don’t bloom until Spring.


N.B. When a subordinate
Combined complex sentences with a subordinating conjunction: clause comes at the
a- Although Daffodils are planted in Fall, they don’t bloom until Spring. beginning of a sentence,
it is followed by a
subordinate clause
comma. When it comes
OR at the end of a sentence,
no comma is needed.
b- Daffodils are planted in Fall although they don’t bloom until Spring.

Some common subordinating conjunctions

After although because before unless if now that


since as soon as until when whenever while wherever

A subordinate conjunction provides a transition between two ideas in the same sentence. The
transition always indicates a place, time, or cause and effect relationship.

For example:

Sara begins to sneeze whenever she opens the window to get a breath of fresh air.
When the doorbell rang, my dog barked loudly.
A baby deer can stand as soon as it is born.
You can go and play now that you have finished your homework.
You can stay on the bus until you reach London.
Module: Langue & Communication II
Element de module: English for International Com. II

Prof. Abdelmjid Kettioui &Prof. Bouchra BADAOUI

April 1st, 2020

Whenever we go abroad, we take as many pictures as possible.

Although the house is small, it is well designed.

Wherever you go in the world, you’ll always find someone who speaks English.

You won’t succeed unless you work hard. (= you won’t succeed if you don’t work hard)

I am not going to work because I am sick.


Module: Langue & Communication II
Element de module: English for International Com. II

Prof. Abdelmjid Kettioui &Prof. Bouchra BADAOUI

April 1st, 2020

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