Subordinating Conjunctions

Function

Subordinating Conjunction

Example

Concession

although, while, though, whereas, even though

Sarah completed her report even though she had to stay late to get it done.

Condition

if, unless, until

Until we know what is causing the problem, we will not be able to fix it.

Manner

as if, as, though

Everyone in the conference room stopped talking at once, as though they had been stunned into silence.

Place

where, wherever

Rita is in San Jose where she has several important client meetings.

Reason

because, since, so that, in order that

Because the air conditioning was turned up so high, everyone in the office wore sweaters.

Time

after, before, while, once, when

After the meeting had finished, we all went to lunch.