AAAWWUBBIS

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What does AAAWWUBBIS stand for?

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AAAWWUBBIS is an acronym for a group of subordinating conjunctions: Although, After, As, When, While, Until, Because, Before, If, Since.

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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 sentence using 'Although'.

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Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

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What is the function of 'Because' in a sentence?

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'Because' introduces a reason or explanation for something.

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Use 'If' in a conditional sentence.

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If it snows tomorrow, we will build a snowman.

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What does 'While' indicate in a sentence?

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'While' indicates that two actions are happening at the same time.

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Provide an example of 'Before' in a sentence.

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Before I go to bed, I brush my teeth.

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What does 'Until' mean in a sentence?

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'Until' indicates that something will happen up to a certain point in time.

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Use 'Since' in a sentence to show time.

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Since I started reading, I have finished three books.

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What is the purpose of 'After' in a sentence?

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'After' indicates that one action happens following another action.