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

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'before' indicate?

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It indicates that one action happens prior to another action.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'while' indicate?

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

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'if' indicate?

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It introduces a condition that must be met for something else to happen.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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It provides a reason for something happening.

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Fill in the blank: Wash the vegetables ______ you chop them for the seafood soup.

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before

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Fill in the blank: Susy waited patiently for her mother in the waiting area ______ the dentist cleaned her mom's teeth.

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while

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Fill in the blank: Students couldn't go out to recess on Friday _________ the heat index was 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

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because

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Complete the sentence: Belinda studies three times a week so that ______.

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she can pass her test.