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 them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: because, while, after, before, when.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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It indicates a reason or cause.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'while' indicate?

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It indicates a time relationship between two actions.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'after' indicate?

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It indicates that one action happens following another action.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'before' indicate?

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It indicates that one action happens prior to another action.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'when' indicate?

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It indicates a specific time at which something happens.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go outside after I finish my homework.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'after'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'While I was reading, my brother was playing.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'while'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.