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 the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following 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, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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

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If it rains, we will stay indoors.

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What type of clause does a subordinating conjunction introduce?

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A dependent clause.

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In the sentence 'She will go to the party unless she is sick,' what is the subordinating conjunction?

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Unless.

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How do subordinating conjunctions affect the meaning of a sentence?

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They provide context and clarify the relationship between ideas, often indicating time, cause, or condition.

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What is the role of 'while' in the sentence: 'I read a book while waiting for the bus'?

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'While' is a subordinating conjunction that indicates that the action of reading occurred during the time of waiting.