Conjunctions - Subordinating Conjunctions of Time and Place

Subordinating Conjunctions of Time

The crowd went mad after the fall of Sachin’s wicket. Main Clause: The crowd went mad. Subordinate Clause: After the fall of Sachin’s wicket Priti had seen the movie before it was seen by Raji. Main Clause: Priti had seen the movie. Subordinate Clause: Before it was seen by Raji He has told me to wait till he comes back. Main Clause: He has told me to wait. Subordinate Clause: Till he comes back I cannot predict the outcome of the game until the first fifteen overs have ended. Main Clause: I cannot predict the outcome of the game. Subordinate Clause: Until the first fifteen overs have ended They were climbing the mountain as the snow was falling. Main Clause: They were climbing the mountain. Subordinate Clause: As the snow was falling While they were discussing the movie, their teacher entered the class. Main Clause: Their teacher entered the class. Subordinate Clause: While they were discussing the movie Some children danced while others sat and watched. Main Clause: Some children danced. Subordinate Clause: While others sat and watched The guard opened the door when the thieves were opening the safe. Main Clause: The guard opened the door. Subordinate Clause: When the thieves were opening the safe When I hit the ball, the ball stays hit. Main Clause: The ball stays hit. Subordinate Clause: When I hit the ball You can come to my house whenever you like. Main Clause: You can come to my house. Subordinate Clause: Whenever you like Whenever you tell a lie, the crow crows thrice. Main Clause: The crow crows thrice. Subordinate Clause: Whenever you tell a lie

Subordinating Conjunctions of Place

You can go wherever you wish to go. Main Clause: You can go. Subordinate Clause: Wherever you wish to go I will show you the place where you will meet him. Main Clause: I will show you the place. Subordinate Clause: Where you will meet him