Subordinating & Coordinating conjunctions

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them.

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What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, if, when, while.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions?

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The coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if.'

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Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The coordinating conjunction is 'but.'

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'when'?

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The subordinating conjunction 'when' introduces a time-related dependent clause.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'because'?

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The subordinating conjunction 'because' introduces a reason or cause.

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How do you identify a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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Look for words that introduce dependent clauses and connect them to independent clauses.