Parts of Speech in English Grammar Chapter. 1 Parts of Speech

Examples in sentences:

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  Someone is at the door, for the bell rang.
  
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  I have been applying for Colleges everywhere, so I will definitely get in one.
  

5. 
   Subordinating Conjunctions
   

The conjunctions which join together an independent clause to a dependent clause are called Subordinating Conjunctions. The main Subordinating Conjunctions are:

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  After, before, because, if, till, as, that, though, although, unless, etc
  

Examples in sentences:

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  After the rain was over the sun came out again.
  
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  I will wait here till you come back.
  

Kinds of Subordinating Conjunctions

According to their meanings, subordinating conjunctions are classified as:

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  Subordinating Conjunctions of Time
  
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  Subordinating Conjunctions of Cause
  
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  Subordinating Conjunctions of Purpose
  
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  Subordinating Conjunctions of Consequence
  
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  Subordinating Conjunctions of Condition
  
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  Subordinating Conjunctions of Concession
  
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  Subordinating Conjunctions of Comparison
  

1. 
   Subordinating Conjunctions of Time
   

These conjunctions are used to indicate time of happening of something.

Examples in sentences:

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  I went home after the sunset.
  
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  Hani reached the ceremony before it was over.
  

2. 
   Subordinating Conjunctions of Cause
   

Subordinating Conjunctions of Cause are used to show the cause and effect of something. They give the reason behind the happening of something. These are also called Conjunctions of Reason.