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. Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'unless'.

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What is the purpose of a comma after a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence?

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A comma is used after the first complete thought when a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.

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Is the following sentence punctuated correctly? 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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Yes, the sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma after the dependent clause.

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What is the rule for punctuating sentences with subordinating conjunctions?

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If a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma should follow the dependent clause before the independent clause.

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

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The subordinating conjunction is 'if'.

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Is this sentence correct? 'I won’t go to the party unless you come.'

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Yes, the sentence is correct and uses the subordinating conjunction 'unless' properly.

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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. Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Can a subordinating conjunction appear in the middle of a sentence?

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Yes, subordinating conjunctions can appear in the middle of a sentence, connecting clauses without requiring a comma.

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Is this sentence punctuated correctly? 'She will eat dinner after she finishes her homework.'

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Yes, the sentence is punctuated correctly without needing a comma.

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What is an example of a sentence that incorrectly uses a subordinating conjunction?

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'I will go to the store, because I need milk.' (Correct: 'I will go to the store because I need milk.')