Flashcard: Identifying Subordinating Conjunctions

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, showing a relationship between them.

Front

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'I will go to the park if it stops raining,' 'if' is the subordinating conjunction.

Front

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

Back

The subordinating conjunction is 'because'.

Front

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

Back

The subordinating conjunction is 'Although'.

Front

What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

Back

The purpose of a subordinating conjunction is to link a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship such as cause, time, or condition.

Front

List three common subordinating conjunctions.

Back

Three common subordinating conjunctions are: because, since, and although.

Front

Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'I will call you when I get home.'

Back

The subordinating conjunction is 'when'.

Front

Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'If you study hard, you will pass the test.'

Back

The subordinating conjunction is 'If'.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

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

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

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