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: if, because, since, when, while, although.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'if' indicate?

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'If' introduces a condition that must be met for the main clause to be true.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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'Because' shows the reason for the action in the main clause.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'when' indicate?

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'When' refers to the time something happens in relation to the main clause.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'while' indicate?

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'While' indicates that two actions are happening at the same time.

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What is the role of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and needs an independent clause to complete its meaning.

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What is the role of an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought.

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

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'If' is the subordinating conjunction.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Since it is cold, we will wear jackets.'

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'Since' is the subordinating conjunction.