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, if.

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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: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

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if

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a dependent clause.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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I went to bed early.

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

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

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What role does the subordinating conjunction 'because' play in a sentence?

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It introduces a reason or cause for the action in the independent clause.