SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS (AWUBIS) o Subordinating conjunctions create dependent clauses. o A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone in a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. It must be paired with an independent clause in either a complex or complex/compound sentence. Complex Sentence: Dependent Clause + Independent Clause o After I finish my homework, I plan to spend the evening relaxing. Complex/Compound Sentence: Dependent Clause + Independent Clause + Independent Clause o Because I stayed up so late, I’m extremely tired this morning and I feel grumpy. Common Subordinating Conjunctions A W U B I S after although as when whenever where unless until because before if if only in order that since so that as if as long as as though whereas wherever while o Punctuating Subordinating Conjunctions/AWUBIS o When the AWUBIS comes at the start of the sentence, use a comma after the dependent clause. o You will usually not need a comma when the AWUBIS is in mid-sentence.

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