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, since, when, before, after, and whenever.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'before' indicate?

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It indicates that one action happens prior to another action.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'when' indicate?

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It indicates that one action occurs at the same time as another action.

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What is the function of the word 'as' in a sentence?

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'As' is a subordinating conjunction that shows that two actions are happening simultaneously.

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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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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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words of equal importance, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.