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, showing a relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include: although, because, since, unless, while.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'although' indicate?

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'Although' indicates a contrast between two ideas.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'because' show?

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'Because' shows a reason or cause.

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What is the function of the subordinating conjunction 'when'?

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'When' indicates a time relationship between two events.

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What does 'even though' express?

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'Even though' expresses a concession, meaning something happens despite another fact.

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What is the role of 'while' in a sentence?

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'While' indicates that two actions are happening at the same time.

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What does 'unless' mean in a sentence?

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'Unless' means 'if not' and introduces a condition.

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How can subordinating conjunctions change the meaning of a sentence?

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They can show relationships like cause and effect, contrast, or time, which can change how we understand the sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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