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, showing a relationship between them.

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List some common subordinating conjunctions.

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Common subordinating conjunctions include: although, because, since, unless, while, and after.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to join a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship such as time, cause, or condition.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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How does a subordinating conjunction affect sentence structure?

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A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, thus requiring an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has 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 has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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Example: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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What punctuation is used when a subordinating clause comes before an independent clause?

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When a subordinating clause comes before an independent clause, a comma is used to separate them.

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What punctuation is used when an independent clause comes before a subordinating clause?

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When an independent clause comes before a subordinating clause, no comma is used.