Subordinate Conjunctions

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What is a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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List some common subordinate conjunctions.

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Common subordinate conjunctions include: although, because, since, unless, while, and whenever.

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

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The function of a subordinate conjunction is to introduce a dependent clause and show the relationship between that clause and the main clause.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in this sentence: 'If it rains, we will stay indoors.'

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The subordinate conjunction is 'If'.

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Which of the following sentences contains a subordinate conjunction? 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

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The sentence contains the subordinate conjunction 'if'.

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

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'although' as a subordinate conjunction.

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Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

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What punctuation is typically used when a subordinate clause precedes an independent clause?

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A comma is typically used to separate the subordinate clause from the independent clause.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in this sentence: 'Whenever I see her, I feel happy.'

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The subordinate conjunction is 'Whenever'.

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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.