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 the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, if, when, while, before.

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

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It introduces a dependent clause and indicates the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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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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if

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although

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

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because

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'When the bell rings, we will leave.'

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When

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Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: 'I will call you __________ I get home.'

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when

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Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: 'You can go out __________ you finish your homework.'

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if

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

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