The subordinate links They are those links or connectors that link a subordinate element to a main element. For example: of, for, how, why.
Unlike coordinating links, which join elements of the same hierarchy, subordinate links link a main element with another element that is subordinate and depends on it.
Prepositions, prepositional locutions and subordinating conjunctions function within the sentence as subordinating links.
The subordinate links can introduce:
- a subordinate clause. For example: The sun came out when we were leaving. (when is a temporal subordinate link that introduces an adverbial subordinate clause)
- an indirect modifier. For example: Girlfriend from my brother she is german. (from is a prepositional subordinate link that introduces the indirect modifier “of my brother”)
- A circumstantial complement. For example: we greet each other What forever. (What it is a comparative subordinating nexus that introduces the circumstantial complement so as always)
Types of links
Types of subordinate links
- comparatives. They establish comparisons: more than, less than, such as, the same as, like, worse than, better than, as…as, as much…how much.
- conditionals. They express a condition in the face of a supposed or uncertain circumstance: provided that, if, but if, whenever, as long as, except that, unless, except that, unless, in the event that.
- Causes. They indicate the cause of what is expressed in the main sentence: because, since, then, since, as, given that, in view of that, because.
- In a row. They point out the consequence of what was said in the main sentence: in such a way that, such that, so much that, in such a way that, so that, so, therefore, therefore, therefore, for this, consequently.
- finals. They express the purpose of something: with a view to that, in order that, in order that, so that, with the purpose that, with the aim that.
- Of place. They express where the action takes place: where, where, from where, to where, where.
- Of time or temporary. They indicate the moment in which the action occurs: before, since, barely, after, as soon as, while, when, every time, whenever, as, until, barely, while.
- concessive. They express a complication that does not prevent the action from being carried out: well that, although, despite, even though, so (that), no matter how much, no matter how much, even when.
- Modals or manner. They indicate the way in which the action was carried out: such, such, as, according to, according to, so that, so that, such as.
Clauses with subordinating links
Links introducing subordinate clauses
- I’ll go on vacations when I finished doing my thesis.
- Three people resigned this month, For this, I have more chores to do.
- In view of that This year you did very well at school, we’ll go on vacation wherever you want.
- As much as you insist, you will not go to the party tonight.
- We meet where tell me.
- Given the Your exam went very well, tonight the whole family will go to dinner.
- You have to read all the notes, this waypass the exam.
- Is so intelligent what Without studying, you get 10 the same.
- When I was waiting for the bus, I saw her go by with her new boyfriend.
- With the aim that improve the results, the school decided to have fewer students per classroom.
- I will explain the text as long as don’t be distracted by your phone.
- I haven’t done the practical work yet since I need to read a text.
- Barely you know something, call me on the phone.
- Although the team scored three goals, it was not enough to reach the final.
- No one went to meet therefore, has been suspended until further notice.
- I went to get the bike at his house, What we had arranged.
- As long as Behave yourself, I’ll take you to the movies tonight.
- I made the paper crane such as indicated in the instructions.
- I will take the test after what Let’s look at unit 5.
- I bought my shoes where you suggested me
- You prepared a lot for this marathon so you’ll do it very well.
- I prepared the cake such as It indicated the recipe on the box.
- I weighed Because she is very quiet, I find her nice.
- I accompanied her to her house given that he didn’t feel very well.
- You need to see Woody Allen movies for understand their imitations.
- I would like to paint the house before let’s move
- Provided that pass the exam, I stay up with you all night to help you.
- Despite I don’t like him very much, I admit that he is a very intelligent person.
- He was the most voted candidate in the elections, thus will be the president again.
- They fired him from his job thereforethis year they will not go on vacation to Europe.
- My brother’s wife is a vegetarian, Thuswe will have to change tonight’s menu.
- I invited him to my birthday well I like him very much.
- Yes you help me to order, we will leave before the party.
- help me with homework because This topic is easy for you.
- Clean your room for what I can clean it.
- After what Give me the exam grade, I’ll be calm.
- I will go to visit my grandmother, though
- They hired a catering service in order to be all delicious.
- While my father chose shoes, I went to the movies.
- I will accompany you to the doctor with a view to that be calmer
Subordinate links introducing circumstantial complements
- For the purpose of gain support, the president announced a series of unexpected measures.
- With the objective of increase consumption, the mayor eliminated a series of taxes.
- my cousin nothing which
- I like the Rolling Stones as well as the Beatles.
- Raul is better than John in soccer
- hates so much football What The basketball.
- my wedding will be simple What yours.
- John is plus ripe what
- Is so responsible What his older brother.
- diana is not so good at math What your.
Subordinate links introducing an indirect modifier
- Home from next door is much bigger.
- Area of river is the most beautiful
- Article on the president was highly commented.
- the trial against the company has not started yet.
- the view since the bridge is unmissable.
- The elements for drawing are essential in this career.
- The ideas from listeners were read at the end of the lecture.
- The desire from learning are essential for this position.
- The icecream from strawberry is my favourite.
- The gift on my bed surprised me.