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, showing the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: because, since, if, although, while.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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It indicates a reason or cause for something.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'if' indicate?

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It indicates a condition that must be met.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'since'?

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It can indicate time or a reason.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it is sunny.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She stayed home because she was sick.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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How do subordinating conjunctions affect sentence structure?

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They create complex sentences by linking dependent clauses to independent clauses.