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 an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' 'Although' is the subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to join a dependent clause to an independent clause, providing context such as time, cause, or condition.

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List three common subordinating conjunctions.

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Although, because, and since.

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

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, while a coordinating conjunction connects two independent clauses.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'She stayed home because she was sick.'

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'because' is the subordinating conjunction.

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What is the acronym used for coordinating conjunctions?

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FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So).

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Provide an example of a sentence using a subordinating conjunction.

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'If it snows tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.' Here, 'If' is the 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was late, I decided to go for a run.'

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'I decided to go for a run' is the independent clause.