Subordinating Conjunctions CFA 2023

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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, although, if, when, since.

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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: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Combine these sentences using a subordinating conjunction: 'I will go to the park. It stops raining.'

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I will go to the park if it stops raining.

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Which sentence is correct? 'I will eat dinner when I get home.' or 'I will eat dinner when, I get home.'

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I will eat dinner when I get home.

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What punctuation is needed when using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.'

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Because.