subordinating conjunction
Plural
subordinating conjunctions
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a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause and shows the relationship between them
- A subordinating conjunction joins a dependent clause to the main clause in a sentence.
- You should know how to use a subordinating conjunction to create complex sentences.
- I’m teaching my students about the role of a subordinating conjunction.
- A subordinating conjunction helps show the relationship between two ideas.
- In English grammar, a subordinating conjunction is essential for making complex sentences.
Synonyms:
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the subordination that occurs when a conjunction makes one linguistic unit a constituent of another