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: although, because, since, if, when, while, until.

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

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'If' introduces a conditional clause, indicating that one event depends on another.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' indicate?

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'Because' introduces a reason or cause for something.

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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What is the role of 'while' in a sentence?

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'While' indicates that two actions are happening at the same time.

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How does 'until' function in a sentence?

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'Until' shows that something will happen up to a certain point in time.

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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 complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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.

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Create a sentence using the subordinating conjunction 'whenever'.

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Whenever I eat ice cream, I feel happy.