what are the subordinating conjunctions
- Subordinating Conjunction A subordinating conjunction joins a subordinate clause to a main clause. The following is a list of the most common subordinating conjunctions. An adverb clause is always introduced by a subordinating conjunction. A noun clause and adjective clause sometimes are. Adverb clause: Before you go, sign the log book. Noun clause: He asked if he could leave early. Adjective clause: That is the place where he was last seen. A subordinating conjunction is always followed by a clause. Many subordinating conjunctions can be other parts of speech. Adverb:Jill came tumbling after. Preposition: Jill came tumbling after Jack. Subordinating Conjunction: Jill came tumbling after Jack had fallen.