Subordinating Conjunctions and Clauses.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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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: because, although, since, when, before, after, until.

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What is a dependent clause?

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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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A group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause and show the relationship between them.

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Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: 'When the sun sets, we will go home.'

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When the sun sets.

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Identify the independent clause in this sentence: 'She likes ice cream because it is sweet.'

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She likes ice cream.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence, while an independent clause can.