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.

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

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It helps to create complex sentences by linking clauses and indicating the relationship between them.

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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 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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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.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the beginning?

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Place a comma after the dependent clause. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a subordinating conjunction in the middle?

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No comma is needed. Example: 'We will stay inside if it rains.'

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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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List three subordinating conjunctions that indicate time.

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When, before, after.