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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Can you name some common subordinating conjunctions?

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Some common subordinating conjunctions include: although, because, since, unless, while, and if.

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What is the difference between a subordinating conjunction and a coordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, while a coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses.

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Is 'than' a subordinating conjunction?

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No, 'than' is a comparative conjunction, not a subordinating conjunction.

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Is 'because' a subordinating conjunction?

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Yes, 'because' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a reason.

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

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The function of a subordinating conjunction is to join a dependent clause to an independent clause, establishing a relationship between them.

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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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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 subordinating conjunction.

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Example: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go 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.