Subordinate Conjunctions
for Reason 
In English,
subordinate conjunctions like because, since, and as help us
explain reasons. They connect an action or statement to the reason behind it.
- Main
Clause (complete thought)
- Subordinate
Clause (reason)
Formula:
- [Main
Clause] + [Subordinate Conjunction] + [Subordinate Clause]
- Example: “She stayed home because it was raining.”
Common
Subordinate Conjunctions for Reason:
1. Because:
Used to state a direct reason.
- Example: "She didn’t join the game because
she was tired."
2. Since:
Implies the reason is already known or understood.
- Example: "Since it was late, they
decided to head back."
3. As:
Often used for general or obvious reasons.
- Example: "He apologized as he knew he was wrong."
2. Types of Clauses
(e.g., "They left early.").
- Dependent Clause: A sentence fragment that depends on another clause
(e.g., "because
it was raining.").
In
sentences with subordinate conjunctions, the dependent clause cannot stand
alone.
Useful words related to reasons and explanations:
- Reason - Razón
- Cause - Causa
- Effect - Efecto
- Consequence
- Consecuencia
- Decision
- Decisión
- Because -
Porque
- Since - Ya
que
- As - Como
- Due to - Debido
a
- Explanation
- Explicación
4. Reading Comprehension Exercise
“Jamie
didn’t go to the party because he wasn’t feeling well. Since it was a big
event, his friends missed him. The next day, Jamie explained that he had stayed
home as he had a fever. They understood his absence and promised to catch up
later.”