Identify the subordinating conjunctions
Since I was ill of two months, I lost my job.
Since
She will be late for school ______________ she has an appointment.
for
George was in trouble.
independent clause
When it rains the daffodils bow their heads.
When it rains, the daffodils bow their heads.
John Smith, that was an early English explorer, is most famous for his love for the Native American girl, Pocahontas.
Incorrect:
John Smith, who was an early English explorer, is most famous for his love for the Native American girl, Pocahontas.
Though it is raining, they swam in the pool.
Though
Do your homework __________ you will be in trouble!
or
But eating dairy makes her sick
Dependent clause
After school let's go to the park.
After school, let's go to the park.
Although I don't remember his name, I'm sure that man is a famous actor.
Correct
Although she seldom speaks, she says meaningful words.
Although
I've just scored the winning goal, __________ my team will be playing in the final.
so
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading.
independent clause.
Once dad comes back from the store we can go to the party.
Once dad comes back from the store, we can go to the party.
Because I partied all weekend I never found time to do my homework
Incorrect:
Because I partied all weekend, I never found time to do my homework.
Once I start eating, I must continue.
Once
I like living in Manhattan ___________ my family likes living in the Bronx.
but
When Ronnie gets here
Dependent clause
Before Jayson goes to the pool he has to finish his homework.
Before Jayson goes to the pool, he has to finish his homework.
Because I had a lot of homework, I wasn't paying attention in class.
Incorrect:
Because I had a lot of homework, I wasn't able to go to the park.
Now that I'm an adult, I can eat whatever I want.
Now that.
Hannah knew it was naughty, __________ she did it anyway.
Waiting to have my car's oil changed is boring.
independent clause
Unless Robert gets $50 he cannot go to the water park.
Unless Robert gets $50, he cannot go to the water park.
Since I got a bonus, we can't go on vacation over the break.
correct