What is a subordinating conjunction and clause?
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I think its something that is dependant on the rest of the sentence but its hard to read because I have dyslexia
is that right?
Yes.
A subordinating conjunction is a type of conjunction that joins a dependent clause (also known as a subordinate clause) to an independent clause. It shows the relationship between the two clauses, indicating that one clause is subordinate or subordinate to the other. Subordinating conjunctions are used to introduce adverbial clauses or adjective clauses.
A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause, is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. It depends on an independent clause to form a complete sentence. Dependent clauses usually contain a subject and a verb but also include a subordinating conjunction to connect them to the independent clause.
Here is an example to illustrate the use of a subordinating conjunction and clause:
Independent Clause: I will go to the movies
Dependent Clause: if it stops raining
Subordinating Conjunction: if
When we combine the independent and dependent clauses with a subordinating conjunction, we get a complete sentence: "I will go to the movies if it stops raining."
To identify the subordinating conjunctions and clauses, you can follow these steps:
1. Look for a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
2. Identify the subordinating conjunctions such as "if," "because," "although," "since," etc.
3. Determine the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause to understand how they connect in meaning.
By recognizing and understanding subordinating conjunctions and clauses, you can analyze the structure and meaning of complex sentences.