Subordinating Conjunctions are used to connect clauses which are not of equal rank. One clause depends on the other for completing its meaning.
Subordinating conjunctions denote time, place, reason, effect, purpose, manner, condition, comparison, apposition and contrast.
Is Because a Conjunction?
Because is a subordinating conjunction that denotes reason. Because is also used to show a cause-effect relationship between clauses.
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Effect/Result + Because + Cause
- John deserves the reward because he has worked hard.
- Peter cannot go out because he is ill.
- The child ran because he was afraid.
- We are delighted because our teacher is here.
- I love my husband because he is honest.
- I went to the doctor because I had an injury.
- The teacher was angry because I didn’t do his English homework.
- We have never travelled to America because it is too expensive for us.
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