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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 the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, while, after, before, as.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'before' indicate?

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It indicates that one action occurs prior to another action.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'after' indicate?

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It indicates that one action occurs following another action.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'although' express?

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It expresses a contrast between two ideas.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'while' suggest?

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It suggests that two actions are happening at the same time.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'as'?

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It indicates that one action is happening simultaneously with another.

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How do subordinating conjunctions affect sentence structure?

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They create complex sentences by linking dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent 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.