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 a relationship between them.

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Give examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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

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

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the beginning?

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If a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is placed after the dependent clause.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a subordinating conjunction in the middle?

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If the subordinating conjunction is in the middle of two independent clauses, no comma is needed.

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Is a comma needed before a subordinating conjunction?

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No, a comma is not needed before a subordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the rule for using commas with FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) are coordinating conjunctions, and a comma is needed before them when they connect two independent clauses.

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Can a subordinating conjunction be used to show contrast?

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Yes, subordinating conjunctions like although and whereas can show contrast between two ideas.