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 an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: because, since, after, as, whether.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'since' indicate?

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It indicates a reason or cause.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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It indicates a reason for something happening.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'after' indicate?

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It indicates a time relationship.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'as' indicate?

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It indicates a simultaneous action or comparison.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go outside if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She was happy because she won the game.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'We can play after dinner.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'after'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'He ran fast so that he could catch the bus.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'so that'.