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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 since.

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

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It makes one clause dependent on another, establishing a relationship between them.

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True or False: A subordinating conjunction can start a sentence.

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True.

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What happens to the punctuation when a subordinating conjunction is placed at the beginning of a sentence?

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A comma is typically used after the dependent clause.

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Is a comma needed when the subordinating conjunction is in the middle of two independent clauses?

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No, a comma is not needed.

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What is the effect of using a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It creates a complex sentence by linking a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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True or False: The sentence 'She went home because she was tired.' is punctuated correctly.

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True.

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What is the rule for punctuating sentences with subordinating conjunctions?

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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.