Subordinating Conjunctions

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Examples of subordinating conjunctions

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Although, because, since, unless, while, whereas.

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Function of subordinating conjunctions

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They introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent and independent clauses.

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Difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions

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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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How do subordinating conjunctions affect sentence structure?

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They create complex sentences by linking dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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Common subordinating conjunctions used in English

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After, before, if, even though, as, in case.

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Subordinating conjunctions can indicate time, reason, condition, and contrast.

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True.

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Subordinating conjunctions can start a sentence.

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True, they can begin a dependent clause.

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Subordinating conjunctions can change the meaning of a sentence.

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True, they clarify the relationship between clauses.

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Subordinating conjunctions are essential for complex sentences.

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True, they help in forming complex sentence structures.