Subordinate Conjunctions

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What is a subordinate conjunction?

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A subordinate 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 subordinate conjunction.

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Examples include: because, although, since, if, when, and after.

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What is the purpose of a subordinate conjunction in a sentence?

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

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Identify the subordinate conjunction in this sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

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if

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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

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Which of the following is a correct use of a subordinate conjunction? 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Correct. 'Although' is the subordinate conjunction connecting the clauses.

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Does the sentence 'Whenever you stop to reflect on your work your neurons get stronger.' need a comma?

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Yes, it should be: 'Whenever you stop to reflect on your work, your neurons get stronger.'

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

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It shows the reason for the action in the independent clause.

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Create a sentence using the subordinate conjunction 'after'.

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After we finish our homework, we can play outside.