Subordinating conjunctions

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, and until.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although.

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What role does a subordinating conjunction play in a sentence?

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It introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Complete the sentence with a subordinating conjunction: 'I will call you __________ I arrive home.'

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when.

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What is the effect of using a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It creates a complex sentence that shows the relationship between ideas, often indicating time, cause, or contrast.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a dependent clause starting with 'because.'

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Because it was late, I decided to go home.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance, while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.