Identify subordinating conjunctions
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Identify Subordinating Conjunctions β¨π
π What are Subordinating Conjunctions? |
π Subordinating conjunctions are special words πͺ that connect a main sentence (independent clause) with a smaller sentence (dependent clause).
- They show relationship between the two parts. π‘
π― Examples of Subordinating |
Conjunctions:
- because π§βπ«
- when β°
- if β
- although π€
- while β³
- since π°οΈ
- I stayed home because it was raining. π§οΈ
- We will play outside if the sun shines. βοΈ
- She smiled when she saw her friend. π
- β¨ A subordinating conjunction joins sentences in a way that one depends on the other.
- β¨ The dependent sentence cannot stand alone! π«βοΈ
- β¨ Think of them as glue π§΄ that sticks a small idea to a big idea! π
π Quick Practice: Spot the Subordinating Conjunctions! |
- I wonβt eat ice cream π¦ if it is too cold. βοΈ
- She is happy π because she won the game. π
- We stayed inside π while it rained. π§οΈ