Review of subordinating conjunctions & complex sentences

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects an independent clause with a dependent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'since', 'after', 'although', and 'if'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'I will go to the park if it doesn't rain.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.', what is the independent clause?

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The independent clause is 'we went for a walk'.

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Should a comma be used before a subordinating conjunction?

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A comma is typically used before a subordinating conjunction when it introduces a dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.', identify the dependent clause.

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The dependent clause is 'Because I was tired'.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause, indicating time, cause, condition, or contrast.

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In the sentence 'She stayed home since she was feeling sick.', what is the subordinating conjunction?

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The subordinating conjunction is 'since'.

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What happens to the meaning of a sentence if the subordinating conjunction is removed?

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Removing the subordinating conjunction can change the meaning of the sentence or make it grammatically incorrect.

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In the sentence 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.', what is the dependent clause?

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The dependent clause is 'If you study hard'.