Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating Conjunctions

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English

9th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

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'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma with a subordinating conjunction?

Back

You should use a comma when the dependent clause precedes the independent clause. No comma is needed if the independent clause comes first.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the beginning.

Back

'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a sentence with a subordinating conjunction in the middle.

Back

'We went for a walk although it was raining.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

Back

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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