What are these subordinating conjunctions? What are conjunctions that talk about how, why and when things happen? How can we talk about why things happen? How do we use "as soon as"? What does "when" mean? What does "because" mean? Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect words phrases and clauses- this is where we answer why, where or when something happens.
"So that", for example, is used to explain the purpose of an action and is followed by the clause of the explanation.
Action... Purpose
He came to the party so that he could enjoy himself.
I recorded this video so that more people can learn English.
They sang the song so that they could complete the album.
"In order to" is similar but is followed by a verb in the base form, even if the verb is in the past tense:
Action... Purpose (verb)
He came to the party in order to have fun.
She learned English in order to get a job.
She went back to the library so that she could get another book.
He took the receipt to add to his records (information version of IN ORDER TO: TO)
"Because" is used to talk about why something happened.
He bought a book because he needs to learn more.
He got a camera because he wants to record videos.
It fell on the floor because of gravity.
It is quiet because no one is here.
My city is growing because more people are coming to live there.
"Although" is used to talk about something unexpected and "even though" means the same but it is more common.
Even though I am teaching from 10:30, I am not tired.
Although I am teaching for 5 hours I have more time to work on my own projects.
I'm going to teach tomorrow even though I have 1 hour of Chinese lessons.
When you come here we need to see a sunrise even though we will be quite tired.
"When" talks about actions or events in the future that must happen before something else can. Subordinating time clauses that underpin the rest of the sentence and help define the context.
The first event... second event.
When it snows, it will be cold.
When I run out of ideas, then I will worry.
When I teach all day, I need to get up early.
"As soon as" is like when, but implies that the second action will happen straight after the first one is completed.
I'll go to the gym as soon as I finish teaching.
I will collect the parcel as soon as the day ends.
You will have your Chinese lesson as soon as you wake up.
A common mistake with the future tense and "when" and "as soon as"
When he gets home, he will be tired = RIGHT
When he will get home, he will be tired = WRONG
"While" is used to connected clauses that are happening at the same time.
You are learning English while your friend is relaxing.
I was teaching English lessons while she was taking care of the children.
You were cooking while I was sorting out the finances.
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