Search. A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause) to the main clause (also known as an independent clause). In each example below, the main clause is in bold, and the subordinating conjunction is shaded. Here is a list of common subordinating conjunctions:
THE ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS, GREECE. The Acropolis (from the Greek acros, meaning high or upper and polis, meaning ''city) of Athens is a steep-sided hill supporting several temples, precincts, and other buildings.
The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: á¼ÎºÏÏÏÎ¿Î»Î¹Ï, tr. AkrÃ³polis; Greek: ÎÎºÏÏÏÎ¿Î»Î· ÎÎ¸Î·Î½ÏÎ½, tr. AkrÃ³poli AthenÃ³n [aËkropoli aÎ¸iËnon]) is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.