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, although, if, since, before, after, as soon as.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'if' indicate?

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'If' indicates a condition that must be met for something to happen.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' show?

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'Because' shows a reason or cause for something.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'She was happy because she won the game.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

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What is the purpose of using subordinating conjunctions in sentences?

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They help to connect ideas and show the relationship between different parts of a sentence.

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Complete the sentence: '___ it is sunny, we will go to the beach.'

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The correct subordinating conjunction is 'If'.

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Complete the sentence: 'I will eat my lunch ___ I finish my homework.'

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The correct subordinating conjunction is 'after'.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'as soon as' indicate?

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'As soon as' indicates that one action will happen immediately after another.