Use of Subordinating Nexus by Clause

Type

•Time clauses can be expanded by using more specific subordinating conjunctions, such as as soon as, until, and since. For example, instead of saying "I will go to the store when I finish my homework," you could say "I will go to the store as soon as I finish my homework.“

•Reason clauses can be expanded by adding more details about the reason for the action. For example, instead of saying "I went to the doctor because I was feeling sick," you could say "I went to the doctor because I had been feeling sick for a week and the symptoms were getting worse.“

•Purpose clauses can be expanded by adding more details about the purpose of the action. For example, instead of saying "I saved up my money so that I could buy a new car," you could say "I saved up my money so that I could buy a new car that would get good gas mileage and be safe for my family.“

•Result clauses can be expanded by adding more details about the result of the action. For example, instead of saying "I was so tired that I fell asleep," you could say "I was so tired that I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.“

•Concession clauses can be expanded by adding more details about the concession. For example, instead of saying "Although I was tired, I went to the party," you could say "Although I was tired and didn't really want to go, I went to the party because my friends were really excited about it.“

•-ing clauses can be expanded by adding more details about the action. For example, instead of saying "I'm going to the store right now," you could say "I'm going to the store right now to pick up some milk and bread."

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