¨W¨ 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 the 'W' subordinating conjunctions.

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The 'W' subordinating conjunctions include: when, where, whenever, wherever, and while.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'when'?

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'When' introduces a dependent clause that indicates the time of the action in the independent clause.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'where'?

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'Where' introduces a dependent clause that indicates the place of the action in the independent clause.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'whenever'?

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'Whenever' introduces a dependent clause that indicates any time that the action occurs.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'wherever'?

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'Wherever' introduces a dependent clause that indicates any place that the action occurs.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'while'?

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'While' introduces a dependent clause that indicates a simultaneous action occurring at the same time as the action in the independent clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'when'.

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Example: I will call you when I arrive.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'where'.

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Example: She knows where the library is.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'whenever'.

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Example: You can come over whenever you want.