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, indicating a relationship between the two.

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List three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: because, although, and since.

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What is the function of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

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It introduces a dependent clause and shows the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.

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True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False.

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What punctuation is needed when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause.

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What punctuation is needed when a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence?

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No comma is needed before the subordinating conjunction.

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

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Although.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a subordinating conjunction at the beginning.

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Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a subordinating conjunction in the middle.

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She went to bed early because she was tired.