100 example sentences using subordinating conjunctions
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Here are 50 example sentences using subordinating conjunctions (which connect an independent clause with a dependent clause).
1. Cause & Reason (Because, Since, As, Now that, Inasmuch as)
1. She stayed home because she was feeling sick.
2. I didn’t go to the party since I was too tired.
3. As it was raining, we decided to stay inside.
4. Now that you’ve finished your work, you can relax.
5. Inasmuch as he loves music, he decided to become a musician.
2. Time (When, While, Before, After, Until, As soon as, Once, Since)
6. I called you when I arrived at the airport.
7. She was singing while she cooked dinner.
8. We should leave before it gets too dark.
9. He washed his hands after he finished eating.
10. We waited until the bus arrived.
11. I will call you as soon as I reach home.
12. Once you understand the concept, it becomes easy.
13. He has been happier since he moved to a new city.
3. Condition (If, Unless, Provided that, As long as, In case, Even if, Assuming that)
14. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
15. You can’t go out unless you finish your homework.
16. We will go on a picnic provided that the weather is nice.
17. You can borrow my car as long as you drive carefully.
18. Take an umbrella in case it rains.
19. I will go to the party even if I feel tired.
20. Assuming that you agree, we can start the project.
4. Contrast (Although, Though, Even though, Whereas, While, Rather than)
21. Although it was raining, they continued playing.
22. Though he was tired, he kept working.
23. Even though she was sick, she went to work.
24. He is quiet, whereas his brother is very talkative.
25. She enjoys reading, while he prefers watching TV.
26. I would walk rather than take the bus.
5. Purpose (So that, In order that, Lest)
27. He spoke loudly so that everyone could hear him.
28. She studies hard in order that she can pass the exam.
29. Take your keys lest you get locked out.
6. Manner (As, As if, As though, The way)
30. He runs as if he is being chased.
31. She looked at me as though she had seen a ghost.
32. Do it the way I showed you.
7. Comparison (Than, As…as, Just as)
33. He is taller than his brother.
34. She is not as fast as her teammate.
35. Just as you love music, I love painting.
8. Place (Where, Wherever)
36. I will meet you where we usually go.
37. You can sit wherever you like.
9. Concession (Even though, While, Whereas, No matter how, Whether…or not)
38. Even though she was exhausted, she kept running.
39. While I like chocolate, I prefer vanilla.
40. He is honest, whereas his friend is not.
41. No matter how hard you try, success is not guaranteed.
42. Whether you like it or not, you must follow the rules.
10. Result (So that, Such that)
43. He worked hard so that he could afford a new car.
44. The noise was such that I couldn’t concentrate.
11. Exception (Except that, Unless, Other than that)
45. I like the cake, except that it’s too sweet.
46. You can’t enter unless you have a ticket.
47. Other than that, everything is fine.
12. Reasoning (Because, As, Since, Due to the fact that)
48. Because it was late, we went home.
49. As he had no money, he couldn’t buy the book.
50. We left early due to the fact that the event was canceled.
Here are 50 more example sentences using subordinating conjunctions in different categories. Learn more about Conjunctions.
1. Cause & Reason (Because, Since, As, Now that, Inasmuch as)
1. We left early because the movie was boring.
2. She didn’t answer since she was busy.
3. As I had no money, I couldn’t buy the gift.
4. Now that we have finished dinner, let’s watch a movie.
5. Inasmuch as she is the best candidate, she will get the job.
2. Time (When, While, Before, After, Until, As soon as, Once, Since)
6. Call me when you arrive at the airport.
7. He was sleeping while I was working.
8. I will talk to him before the meeting starts.
9. She felt better after taking the medicine.
10. Stay here until I come back.
11. I’ll message you as soon as I get home.
12. Once you learn the basics, coding becomes easier.
13. She hasn’t been the same since the accident.
3. Condition (If, Unless, Provided that, As long as, In case, Even if, Assuming that)
14. You will pass if you study hard.
15. We won’t go unless you come with us.
16. You may enter provided that you have a ticket.
17. You can borrow my book as long as you return it.
18. Take an extra pen in case yours runs out of ink.
19. I’ll go on the trip even if it rains.
20. Assuming that you agree, we can sign the contract.
4. Contrast (Although, Though, Even though, Whereas, While, Rather than)
21. Although he was late, he was still allowed in.
22. Though it was expensive, I bought it.
23. Even though she was tired, she kept working.
24. He likes coffee, whereas she prefers tea.
25. I enjoy hiking, while my brother hates it.
26. I’d take the bus rather than drive in traffic.
5. Purpose (So that, In order that, Lest)
27. She whispered so that no one could hear.
28. He trained hard in order that he could win the race.
29. Take your keys lest you get locked out again.
6. Manner (As, As if, As though, The way)
30. He explained it as I had never heard before.
31. She danced as if she were a professional.
32. He acted as though nothing had happened.
33. Do it exactly the way I showed you.
7. Comparison (Than, As…as, Just as)
34. He is smarter than his classmates.
35. She is not as tall as her sister.
36. Just as you love painting, I love music.
8. Place (Where, Wherever)
37. I will wait for you where we usually meet.
38. Sit wherever you feel comfortable.
9. Concession (Even though, While, Whereas, No matter how, Whether…or not)
39. Even though he was injured, he continued playing.
40. While I respect your opinion, I disagree.
41. She is serious, whereas her brother is playful.
42. No matter how fast he ran, he couldn’t win.
43. Whether you like it or not, we must follow the rules.
10. Result (So that, Such that)
44. He trained daily so that he could win the championship.
45. The problem was such that nobody could solve it.
11. Exception (Except that, Unless, Other than that)
46. The cake was perfect except that it was too sweet.
47. We can’t go unless you finish your work.
48. Other than that, everything was fine.
12. Reasoning (Because, As, Since, Due to the fact that)
49. We stayed inside because of the storm.
50. As it was late, we decided to leave.
That’s 50 more sentences, making it 100 total! . 😊