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 while.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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We went for a walk.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the exam.'

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If you study hard.

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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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Provide an example of a sentence using 'because' as a subordinating conjunction.

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I stayed home because it was raining.

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What role does 'when' play in a sentence?

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'When' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause indicating time.

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.