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; Modern Greek: Î±ÎºÏÏÏÎ¿Î»Î· Î±Î¸Î·Î½ÏÎ½, tr. AkrÃ³poli AthenÃ³n ) is an ancient citadel located on an extremely 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.