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, before, after.

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When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, what punctuation is required?

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A comma is required after the dependent clause.

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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 difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words that are equal (FANBOYS), while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction: and, but, or, because?

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Because.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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In the sentence 'I will go to the park if it stops raining,' what is the subordinating conjunction?

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If.

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True or False: 'Before' is a subordinating conjunction.

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True.