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, unless, while, as long as.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'unless' mean?

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'Unless' means 'except if' or 'if not'. It introduces a condition that must be met.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'as long as' indicate?

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'As long as' indicates a condition that must be fulfilled for something else to happen.

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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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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose is to connect clauses and show the relationship between them, such as cause and effect or condition.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was cold, we went outside.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'while' express?

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

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She will succeed because she works hard.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'as soon as' mean?

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'As soon as' means at the moment when something happens.