Subordinating Conjunctions

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'while'.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
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What is a dependent clause?
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A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When should you use a comma with a subordinating conjunction?
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You should use a comma when the dependent clause precedes the independent clause. No comma is needed if the independent clause comes first.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the beginning.
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'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a sentence with a subordinating conjunction in the middle.
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'We went for a walk although it was raining.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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