SWABI

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What does SWABI stand for?

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SWABI stands for 'Since, When, Although, Because, If'. These are subordinating conjunctions used to connect clauses.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause and a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'since' as a SWABI.

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Since it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'when' as a SWABI.

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When the sun sets, the sky turns orange.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'although' as a SWABI.

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Although she was tired, she finished her homework.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'because' as a SWABI.

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He was late because he missed the bus.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'if' as a SWABI.

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If it snows tomorrow, we will build a snowman.

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What is the purpose of using SWABIs in sentences?

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SWABIs help to create complex sentences by connecting ideas and showing the relationship between them.

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Identify the SWABI in the sentence: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

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The SWABI is 'if'.

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Identify the SWABI in the sentence: 'Although it was cold, we went for a walk.'

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The SWABI is 'Although'.