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, unless, if, when, and while.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'if' indicate?

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'If' introduces a condition that must be met for the main clause to be true.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'unless' mean?

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'Unless' means 'except if' and introduces a condition that must be avoided.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'After the rain stopped, we went outside.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'After'.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was cold, we went for a walk.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause and show the relationship between them.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Since it was late, we decided to go home.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'Since'.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'when' indicate?

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'When' indicates a time relationship between the clauses.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'If'.