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 the relationship between them.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: 'Although it was late, we continued to work.'

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Although.

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

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False.

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What does the subordinating conjunction 'while' indicate?

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It indicates that two actions are happening at the same time.

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In the sentence 'I will go to the park if it stops raining,' what is the dependent clause?

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if it stops raining.

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What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction?

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To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause and show the relationship between them.

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Which of the following is a dependent clause: 'When the sun sets' or 'The sun sets'?

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'When the sun sets' is a dependent clause.