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, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: although, because, and while.

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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 shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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What punctuation is typically used when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence?

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A comma is typically used after the dependent clause when it starts a sentence.

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Complete the sentence: 'Although it was raining, __________.'

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we decided to go for a walk.

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Complete the sentence: 'I will go to the party if __________.'

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I finish my homework.

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

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because.

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

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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Complete the sentence: 'We can go to the park, __________ it is sunny.'

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if.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'While I was studying, my brother was playing video games.'

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While.