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Subordinating Conjunctions

S- Since

W- When

A- Although

B- Because

I- If

They make an independent cause dependent by removing the complete thought.

Ex. Because Johnet rocks at grammar

Subject: Johnet

Verb: Rocks

Object: At grammar

Dependent clause!

She aced the quiz

Subject: she

Verb: Ace

Object: the quiz

Independent clause!

Johnet aced the quiz because she rocks at grammar.

No comma when the independent clause is first.

Conjunctive Adverbs

T- Therefore

H- However

A- Although

N- Nevertheless

O- Otherwise

S- Similarily

Conjunctive adverbs come in two complete thoughts and clarify the connection between independent clauses.

Ex. My cat Pete likes tuna. However, my other cat Polly hates Tuna.

1st independent clause

Subject: My cat Pete

Verb: likes

Object: Tuna

Conjunctive adverb: However

2nd Independent clause

Subject:

Preposition

Position your in time and/or space

After, before, during, under, over, in

Ex. Johnet was watering her flowers prior to the earthquake

Preposition: Prior