Reviewing Subordinate Conjunctions

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What is a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between them.

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Give examples of subordinate conjunctions.

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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How do you identify a dependent clause in a sentence?

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A dependent clause often begins with a subordinate conjunction and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What punctuation is used before a dependent clause when it follows an independent clause?

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A comma is used before a dependent clause when it follows an independent clause.

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What punctuation is used when a dependent clause comes before an independent clause?

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A comma is used after the dependent clause when it comes before the independent clause.

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What is the purpose of using subordinate conjunctions in sentences?

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Subordinate conjunctions are used to show the relationship between ideas in a sentence, making it complex.

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Can a sentence have more than one dependent clause?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple dependent clauses connected by subordinate conjunctions.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.