Subordinating Conjunctions and Clauses.

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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 the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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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 can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'After we finish our homework, we can play outside.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'After'.

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Because'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Before the movie starts, we should buy popcorn.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Before'.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship such as time, cause, or condition.

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Can a sentence have more than one subordinating conjunction?

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Yes, a sentence can have more than one subordinating conjunction, connecting multiple dependent clauses to independent clauses.