Subordinating Conjunctions Review

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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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Give three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, and if.

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

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

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

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, while a coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction correctly.

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After the movie ended, we went out for ice cream.

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What punctuation is typically used with subordinating conjunctions?

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A comma is often used before the subordinating conjunction when the dependent clause comes first.

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Is 'because' a subordinating conjunction?

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Yes, 'because' is a subordinating conjunction.

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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.

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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.