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 examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: because, although, since, unless, while, after, before.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought; it can stand alone as a sentence.

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Do you need a comma before a subordinating conjunction?

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A comma is generally not needed before a subordinating conjunction when it connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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When is a comma needed with a dependent clause?

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A comma is needed when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause in a sentence.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'Because she studied diligently, she passed the exam.'

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The dependent clause is 'Because she studied diligently'.

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

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk'.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'After the meeting we will discuss the project.'?

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A comma is needed after 'meeting': 'After the meeting, we will discuss the project.'

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What is the function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

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They connect clauses and show the relationship between them, such as cause and effect, time, or contrast.