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 an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Which of the following is a correct use of a subordinating conjunction? 'While I was studying, my phone rang.'

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This sentence correctly uses 'while' as a subordinating conjunction.

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What punctuation is needed when using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause when it starts the sentence.

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What is the effect of using subordinating conjunctions in writing?

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Subordinating conjunctions help to show the relationship between ideas, indicating cause, time, condition, or contrast.

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Transform this independent clause into a complex sentence: 'She loves to read.'

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'She loves to read because it helps her relax.' (adding a dependent clause with a subordinating conjunction).

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What is the difference between 'while' and 'if' as subordinating conjunctions?

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'While' indicates time, whereas 'if' indicates a condition.