Grammar - Subordinate Conjunctions for Reason

 

 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.

  1. Sentence Formation with Subordinate Conjunctions

 Subordinate conjunctions for reason join two parts of a sentence:

- 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

 - Independent Clause: A sentence that can stand alone

 (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.”