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: although, because, since, if, when.

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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 happens when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence?

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A comma is required after the dependent clause.

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

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If.

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Which of the following is a dependent clause? 'Although I was tired.' or 'I went to bed.'

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'Although I was tired.' is a dependent 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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Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly? 'I will eat dinner when I get home.' or 'I will eat dinner.'

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'I will eat dinner when I get home.' uses a subordinating conjunction correctly.

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True or False: A subordinating conjunction can connect two independent clauses.

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False. A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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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.