Subordinating Conjunctions Practice - Oct 19

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'because', 'although', 'while', 'if', 'when', and 'since'.

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What happens when a sentence starts with a dependent clause?

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When a sentence starts with a dependent clause, a comma is needed after the clause.

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

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Can a sentence have more than one independent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple independent clauses, often joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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What is an example of a sentence with both an independent and a dependent clause?

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Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.' Here, 'Although it was raining' is the dependent clause, and 'we went for a walk' is the independent clause.

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What punctuation is used when a dependent clause precedes an independent clause?

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A comma is used after the dependent clause.