1. What are Subordinating Conjunctions?

• Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect a dependent (subordinate) clause to an independent clause.
  Examples: because, when, if, although, after, before, while, since

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2. Using ‘because’:

• ‘Because’ is used to show a reason for something.
  Example: I stayed inside because it was raining.

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3. Using ‘when’:

• ‘When’ is used to talk about time or something that happens.
  Example: I go to bed when it gets dark.

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4. Using ‘if’:

• ‘If’ is used to show a condition or something that might happen.
  Example: I will help you if you need me.

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5. Using ‘although’:

• ‘Although’ is used to show a contrast or opposite idea.
  Example: Although it was cold, we went for a walk.

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6. Using ‘after’:

• ‘After’ is used to show what happens next in time.
  Example: We will eat dinner after we finish homework.

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7. Using ‘before’:

• ‘Before’ is used to show something that happens earlier in time.
  Example: Brush your teeth before you go to bed.

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8. Using ‘while’:

• ‘While’ is used to show two actions happening at the same time.
  Example: She was reading while I was drawing.

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9. Using ‘since’:

• ‘Since’ is used to show time from when something started.
  Example: I have been waiting since morning.

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