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, unless, until.

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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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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it doesn't rain.'

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if

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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

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Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: 'You can play outside __________ it stops raining.'

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until

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Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction: and, but, or, because?

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because

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a subordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words that are similar, while a subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

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

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Although it was raining.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'since' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a time relationship, showing that one event happened after another.