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, while, after, before, and whether.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'although' indicate?

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'Although' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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'Because' indicates a reason or cause.

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

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'If' introduces a condition that must be met.

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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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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She stayed home because she was sick.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

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What is the role of the subordinating conjunction 'when'?

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'When' indicates a time relationship between two clauses.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'After the movie, we went for ice cream.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'after'.

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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.