Chapter 8: Diagramming
Subordinating Conjunctions
 Subordinating conjunctions are words that are used to introduce some dependent clauses. They introduce adverb clauses, and sometimes they introduce noun clauses. (Noun clauses can also be introduced by pronouns.) See these pages for help: Ready? You can do this! The answers are at the bottom of the page. * You can also download the 70 page PDF ebook with all 10 chapters of instructions, exercises, and answer keys. It's perfect for homeschool and classroom teachers and students. 
8.0 Diagramming Adverb ClausesDirections: Diagram the following sentences. First, diagram the independent clause, then diagram the dependent adverb clause underneath. The dependent clause will be the clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction. (Here are some common subordinating conjunctions: although, as, because, if, until, when, whenever) Connect the two with a dotted line and the conjunction. Because all of these clauses are adverb clauses, the line should come off of the verb of the independent clause. (This is because the whole adverb clause is modifying the verb of the independent clause.) Use the examples for help. Example: My mom smiled when I made dinner.  1. If my brother smiles, I will be happy. 2. Whenever my dog barks, my cat meows. 3. I ran until my legs hurt. 4. I won the race because I practiced. 5. As I walked, the sky became dark.
8.1 Diagramming Noun ClausesDirections: Diagram the following sentences. Since these clauses are noun clauses, they can do anything that a noun can do. That means that the whole clause will be acting as a subject, direct object, indirect object, object of the preposition, or predicate noun. Before you start your diagram, decide what the noun clause is acting as. Place the noun clause on its own line just above wherever it goes in the main clause. Connect this sentence diagram to the main clause with another straight line. Put the conjunction on a slanted line coming off of the dependent clause. Use the example for help. Example: Does your mom know where you are going?  1. Where the sock had gone was a mystery. 2. I wonder how I lost it. 3. Now the issue is how can I find my sandals? 4. My sister asked why I wanted my sandals. 5. She knew where I lost my sock because she found it in the clothes dryer.
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