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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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, while, after.

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

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Although.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction 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: '__________ it was late, we decided to continue our game.'

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Although.

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What punctuation is typically used when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence?

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A comma is used after the dependent clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She stayed home because she was sick.'

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because.

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Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: 'I will go to the party __________ I finish my homework.'

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after.

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

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'since' as a subordinating conjunction.

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Since it was her birthday, we threw her a surprise party.