Subordinating Conjunctions

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', 'if', and 'when'.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk', 'Although' is the subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to join a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between the two.

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What happens to the punctuation when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence?

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When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required after the dependent clause.

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Is a comma needed when a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of two independent clauses?

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No, a comma is not needed when the subordinating conjunction is in the middle of two independent clauses.

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What are some common subordinating conjunctions?

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Common subordinating conjunctions include: because, although, since, unless, if, when, and while.

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How does a subordinating conjunction affect the meaning of a sentence?

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A subordinating conjunction affects the meaning by indicating the relationship between the clauses, such as cause and effect, contrast, or condition.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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 complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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True or False: A sentence with a subordinating conjunction always has a dependent clause.

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True.