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 three examples of subordinating conjunctions.

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Examples include: because, although, and while.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, making it a complete sentence.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Although.

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

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

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True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False.

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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 complete sentence, while an independent clause can.

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Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the exam.'

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If you study hard.

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What role does the word 'until' play in the sentence: 'Do not go home until your father says so.'?

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'Until' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces the dependent clause.