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, since.

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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 has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the beginning?

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If a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is typically used before the independent clause.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a subordinating conjunction in the middle?

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If the subordinating conjunction is in the middle of the sentence, no comma is needed before the dependent clause.

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

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It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between the two.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction correctly.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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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 sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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What punctuation is needed when combining an independent clause with a dependent clause?

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If the dependent clause comes first, use a comma before the independent clause; if the independent clause comes first, no comma is needed.