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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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, and since.

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

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Although.

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

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses 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 'when' as a subordinating conjunction.

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When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.

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What role does 'if' play in a sentence?

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'If' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a conditional clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She will go to the party unless she is sick.'

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Unless.

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Explain how subordinating conjunctions affect sentence structure.

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Subordinating conjunctions create complex sentences by linking dependent clauses to independent clauses, which can change the meaning and flow of the sentence.

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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 and cannot stand alone as a sentence.