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, when, unless, while.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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It indicates a reason or cause.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'if' indicate?

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It indicates a condition.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'when' indicate?

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It indicates a time relationship.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'unless' indicate?

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It indicates an exception or condition that must be met.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'while' indicate?

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It indicates a simultaneous action or time relationship.

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How do subordinating conjunctions affect sentence structure?

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They create complex sentences by connecting dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.