Subordinate Conjunctions

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What is a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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List some common subordinate conjunctions.

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Common subordinate conjunctions include: although, because, since, unless, while, and as.

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What is the function of a subordinate conjunction in a sentence?

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The function of a subordinate conjunction is to introduce a dependent clause and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinate conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully although she is nervous.'

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The subordinate conjunction is 'although'.

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What is the difference between a subordinate conjunction and a coordinating conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, while a coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'because' as a subordinate conjunction.

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Example: 'I stayed home because I was feeling sick.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'since' as a subordinate conjunction.

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Example: 'Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.'

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in this sentence: 'You can go out after you finish your homework.'

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The subordinate conjunction is 'after'.