SWABI's

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What is a SWABI?

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SWABI stands for Subordinating Conjunctions, which are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause.

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List some examples of SWABIs.

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Examples of SWABIs include: although, because, since, when, if, and while.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that introduces a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause.

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Why is there no comma in the sentence: 'We have time to discuss the quiz since you came to class early'?

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There is no comma because the independent clause ('We have time to discuss the quiz') comes before the dependent clause ('since you came to class early').

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Should there be a comma in the sentence: 'Because I'm lactose intolerant I can't drink milk'?

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Yes, there should be a comma after 'intolerant' because the sentence starts with a dependent clause.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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The function of a subordinating conjunction is to link a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing the relationship between the two.

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

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The SWABI in the sentence is 'if'.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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Provide an example of a complex sentence using a SWABI.

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Example: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'

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What punctuation rule applies when using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence?

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When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is placed after the dependent clause.