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, if, when, before, after.

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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 and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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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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If.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was late, she decided to continue working.'

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Although.

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What happens when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence?

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A comma is required after the dependent clause.

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True or False: 'Because she was tired' is an independent clause.

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False. It is a dependent clause.

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

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It connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship such as time, cause, or condition.

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Can a sentence have more than one subordinating conjunction?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple subordinating conjunctions connecting different dependent clauses.