100 Examples Of Subordinating Conjunctions In Sentences!

What do after, as long as, as if, & if only have in common? They are all subordinating conjunctions. Today we are going to practice our English grammar with 100 examples of subordinating conjunctions in example sentences! While we will not look at exactly 100 unique subordinating conjunctions, we will be checking out common ones used for natural English speech. You will find a full 100 example sentences using them right here!

What are subordinating conjunctions and how do we use them for natural English?

Before we jump into today’s 100 examples of subordinating conjunctions let’s just confirm what they are and how they are used:

Subordinating conjunctions are words that join a dependent clause to an independent clause. They show relationships such as cause and effect, contrast, or time. For example, “because” in the sentence “I stayed home because it was raining” explains why. Common subordinating conjunctions include words like “although,” “because,” “since,” and “while.” They make sentences more complex and help show how ideas are connected. Using them can make writing clearer and more interesting. Using them can be good if you are writing because we often want to add additional information or ideas. When you understand subordinating conjunctions, your writing will become more dynamic and engaging. Practice them to improve your grammar!

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100 Examples Of Subordinating Conjunctions: set 1

As mentioned above, there are not exactly 100 examples of subordinating conjunctions here, but pretty close to! After we have checked out both tables (there are a lot to go over, almost 100, we will practice 100 example sentences using them!

Subordinating Conjunctions
after	although	as
as if	as long as	as though
because	before	even if
even though	if	if only
	if then	inasmuch as
in order that	just as	just in case
lest	now	now since
now that	now when	once
provided	provided that	rather than
since	so that	supposing
than	that	though
till	unless	until
when	whenever	where
whereas	whereby	wherever

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100 Examples Of Subordinating Conjunctions: set 2

Here is the second table of subordinating conjunctions:

Subordinating Conjunction Exampels
whether	which	while
who	whoever	why
as much as	assuming that	because of
even	in case	so
so as	until now	so long as
in order to		whether or not
unless otherwise	as if to	as though to
as a result	by the time	as soon as
whenever that	in the event that	in case that
in case of	on condition that	when and if
if it were not for	the moment that	without which
given that	granted that	seeing that
seeing as	supposing that	before that
considering that	if so	seeing as how
on the understanding that

100 examples of subordinating conjunctions: Example sentences

Here is the first addition to our 100 examples of subordinating conjunctions sentences. If you would like to consolidate your English grammar, it would be a good idea to read all of these sentences out loud so that you can hear how they sound and it may also help you to remember the words, too!

1. after: We went to the shops after we finished dinner.
2. although: Although it was raining, we still played outside.
3. as: She smiled as she walked into the room.
4. as if: He looked at me as if he knew what I was thinking.
5. as long as: You can stay up late as long as you finish your chores.
6. as though: He acted as though he had never seen a cat before.
7. because: I stayed home because I was feeling sick.
8. before: Make sure to wash your hands before dinner.
9. even if: Even if it snows, we will visit them!
10. even though: She danced wildly, even though no music was playing.
11. if: We can go to the movies if you finish your homework.
12. if only: If only I had known it was your birthday.
13. if then: If you win the game, then you get the prize.
14. inasmuch as: Inasmuch as we tried, we couldn’t save the old tree.
15. in order that: We left early in order that we might catch the first train.

16. just as: She arrived just as the movie was starting.
17. just in case: Take an umbrella just in case it rains.
18. lest: She whispered lest anyone would hear.
19. now: You can eat now that dinner is ready.
20. now since: They are happy now since they moved to the new house.
21. now that: Now that we have finished the project, we can relax.
22. now when: It’s easier to concentrate now when it’s quiet.
23. once: We will leave once the game is over.
24. provided: You can borrow my bike provided you bring it back.
25. provided that: You will pass the exam provided that you study hard.
26. rather than: I prefer to read a book rather than watch TV.
27. since: Since it’s too late, we should go home.
28. so that: She turned off the light so that he could sleep.
29. supposing: Supposing you were invisible, what would you do?
30. than: He is taller than his brother.
31. that: It was so cold that we stayed indoors.
32. though: She smiled, though she was tired.
33. till: Wait here till I come back.
34. unless: We can’t go out unless it stops raining.
35. until: They will not quit until they find the solution.
36. when: Call me when you get home.
37. whenever: Come visit me whenever you have time.
38. where: Let’s meet where the statue is.
39. whereas: She likes apples, whereas I prefer oranges.
40. whereby: We need a plan whereby everyone benefits.
41. wherever: Please sit wherever you’d like.

100 examples of subordinating conjunctions: Example sentences 2

Here is the second set of example sentences for our 100 examples of subordinating conjunctions. After reading them all out, try making your own sentences with each subordinating conjunction.

1. whether: I can’t decide whether to go or stay.
2. which: I need to know which book you want.
3. while: She sang while she cooked dinner.
4. who: The girl who won the race is my friend.
5. whoever: Whoever is hungry can have an apple.
6. why: She didn’t tell me why she was late.
7. as much as: He likes pizza as much as ice cream.
8. assuming that: Assuming that it doesn’t rain, we’ll go hiking.
9. because of: The game was cancelled because of the storm.
10. even: Even if it’s far, I’ll visit you.

1. in case: Take an umbrella in case it rains.
2. so: She studied hard so she could pass the test.
3. so as: He whispered so as not to wake the baby.
4. until now: I haven’t seen that movie until now.
5. so long as: You can play outside so long as you stay in the yard.
6. in order to: She jogs every morning in order to stay fit.
7. whether or not: Call me whether or not you find your keys.
8. unless otherwise: We will meet at the museum unless otherwise decided.
9. as if to: He raised his hand as if to answer.
10. as though to: She looked at me as though to apologize.
11. as a result: He didn’t study and as a result, he failed the test!
12. by the time: By the time I arrived, the party was over.
13. as soon as: I will call you as soon as I get home.
14. whenever that: Please leave a note whenever that happens.
15. in the event that: In the event that I am late, start without me.

1. in case that: In case that you need help, call me. (Although it is more natural to say: “In case you need help, call me.”
2. in case of: Follow the exit signs in case of emergency.
3. on condition that: You can go out on condition that you finish your homework.
4. when and if: We will proceed when and if you are ready.
5. if it were not for: If it were not for his help, I would have failed.
6. the moment that: The movie started the moment that we sat down!
7. without which: He lost his notebook, without which he couldn’t study.
8. given that: Given that it is late, we should leave now.
9. granted that: Granted that everyone agrees, we can make plans.
10. seeing that: Seeing that you are tired, let’s take a break.
11. seeing as: Seeing as we are all here, let’s begin the meeting.
12. supposing that: Supposing that you win, what will you do next?
13. before that: She lived in Paris before that.
14. considering that: Considering that he’s new, he did well.
15. if so: If so, then we need to prepare.
16. seeing as how: Seeing as how it’s your birthday, let’s celebrate!
17. on the understanding that: He joined the team on the understanding that he would play regularly.

Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz: Subordinating Conjunctions

Try this subordinating conjunction quiz. The answers are right below!

1. We went for ice cream ( ) the movie.
2. ( ) it was late, I wasn’t tired.
3. She laughed ( ) she read the joke.
4. He stared at me ( ) I was a stranger.
5. You can play outside ( ) you wear a jacket.
6. She sang ( ) she was in a concert.
7. I couldn’t go out ( ) it was raining.
8. Be sure to check your work ( ) you submit it.
9. I’ll go to the party ( ) I don’t know anyone.
10. He finished the race ( ) he was exhausted.

Answers:

1. after, 2. although, 3. as, 4. as if, 5. as long as, 6. as though, 7. because, 8. before, 9. even if, 10. even though

100 examples of subordinating conjunctions: better grammar this way!

I hope that you have enjoyed our (almost) 100 examples of subordinating conjunctions today! As a quick recap, let’s just look at what they are and why we use them:

• Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.
• They show relationships like cause and effect, contrast, or time.
• For instance, “I stayed home because it was raining” uses “because” to explain why.
• Examples include “although,” “because,” “since,” and “while.”
• They make sentences more complex and illustrate connections between ideas.
• This enhances clarity and interest in writing.
• Understanding and practicing them can improve grammar and make writing more engaging for the reader.