Combining Sentences Flashcard

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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 the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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It indicates a reason or cause for something.

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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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How can you combine the sentences: 'He missed the bus.' and 'He was late for school.'?

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You can combine them using 'because': 'He was late for school because he missed the bus.'

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How can you combine the sentences: 'I will eat dinner.' and 'I finish my homework.'?

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You can combine them using 'after': 'I will eat dinner after I finish my homework.'

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How can you combine the sentences: 'I will go to the party.' and 'I finish my work.'?

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You can combine them using 'after': 'I will go to the party after I finish my work.'

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How can you combine the sentences: 'I will go to the park.' and 'It is sunny outside.'?

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You can combine them using 'because': 'I will go to the park because it is sunny outside.'

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What is the best way to combine these sentences: 'Because they are so large, the mammoths likely would have struggled to climb out of the ravine in time.' and 'That would have made it hard to survive the sudden flooding.'?

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The best way is: 'Because they are so large, the mammoths likely would have struggled to climb out of the ravine in time to survive the sudden flooding.'