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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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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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 does a subordinating conjunction do in a sentence?

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

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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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 words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

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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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'When the bell rings, we will go outside.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'When'.

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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 can stand alone as a complete sentence.