Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating

Conjunctions

Comparison

- as, than, like, as if, as though

- as/so... as

Contrast

- although, while, whereas, despite, in spite of, even if, even though, in contrast to, contrary to

- although ... yet/nevertheless

Condition

- if, unless, so long as, provided that, otherwise

. - if... then...

Exception

but, except, apart from,despite, in spite of

Extent/Preference

- as far as, so far that

- rather / sooner than

Place and time

- where, wherever

- whenever, while, as, now, as soon as, since, after/before

- no sooner... than, hardly/barely...when

Proportion, purpose, reason

-so as to, so that, in order that

- as because, since , on the grounds, why

Result

so/such... that

Indirect question and alternative condition

- if, whether

- whether or