Conjunctions - Subordinating Conjunctions of Comparison, Contrast and Uncertainty

Subordinating Conjunctions of Comparison

John is taller than Dino. Main Clause: John is taller. Subordinate Clause: Than Dino (is) He was playing as if it were the last match he would ever play. Main Clause: He was playing. Subordinate Clause: As if it were the last match he would ever play They were running away from the house as though they had seen a ghost. Main Clause: They were running away from the house. Subordinate Clause: As though they had seen a ghost

Subordinating Conjunctions of Contrast

Although I am not a big cricket fan, I rarely left my seat during the final yesterday. Main Clause: I rarely left my seat during the final yesterday. Subordinate Clause: Although I am not a big cricket fan Though he is studying for the English exam, his focus is on the Math paper that follows. Main Clause: His focus is on the Math paper that follows. Subordinate Clause: Though he is studying for the English exam I would like to try again even though I have failed five times before. Main Clause: I would like to try again. Subordinate Clause: Even though I have failed five times before He will not eat spinach even if you dip it in honey. Main Clause: He will not eat spinach. Subordinate Clause: Even if you dip it in honey Rishi plays the guitar whereas Ranbir plays the piano. Main Clause: Rishi plays the guitar. Subordinate Clause: Whereas Ranbir plays the piano You should focus on the real issue rather than beat around the bush. Main Clause: You should focus on the real issue. Subordinate Clause: Rather than beat around the bush

Subordinating Conjunctions of Uncertainty or Doubt

I don’t know whether this is the right way to approach the problem. Main Clause: I don’t know. Subordinate Clause: Whether this is the right way to approach the problem I cannot say if it has stopped raining. Main Clause: I cannot say. Subordinate Clause: If it has stopped raining