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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Give examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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

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

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'Because' introduces a reason or cause for the action in the independent clause.

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

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'If' introduces a condition that must be met for the action in the independent clause to occur.

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

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'When' indicates a specific time at which the action in the independent clause takes place.

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

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

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

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'Before' indicates that one action occurs prior to another action.

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

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'After' indicates that one action occurs following another action.

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How do subordinating conjunctions affect sentence structure?

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They create complex sentences by linking dependent clauses to independent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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