Identify subordinating conjunctions

Learning Objectives Define a subordinating conjunction and its purpose. Identify the subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence. Distinguish between an independent clause and a dependent clause. Explain how a subordinating conjunction makes a clause dependent. By the end of of this lesson, students will be able to recognize common subordinating conjunctions using memory aids like 'AAAWWUBBIS'. Apply comma rules correctly when a sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction. Have you ever wanted to connect two ideas, where one idea is the 'boss' and the other is the 'helper'? 🤔 Let's find the special words that make this happen! In this tutorial, we will learn about special connecting words called subordinating conjunctions. Knowin...

TermDefinitionExample ClauseA group of words that has both a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (the action).the dog barked Independent ClauseA clause that is a complete thought and can stand alone as its own sentence. It's the 'boss' clause.We played outside. Dependent ClauseA clause that is an incomplete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense. It's the 'helper' clause.because the sun was shining Subordinating ConjunctionA word that starts a dependent clause and connects it to an independent clause. It shows the relationship between the two clauses (like time, cause, or condition).The word 'because' in the sentence: We played outside because the sun was shining. Complex Sentenc...

The Connection Rule Subordinating Conjunction + Dependent Clause + Independent Clause OR Independent Clause + Subordinating Conjunction + Dependent Clause A subordinating conjunction is always the first word of a dependent clause. It's the glue that attaches the dependent (helper) clause to the independent (boss) clause. The Front Comma Rule When a dependent clause comes BEFORE the independent clause, you must use a comma to separate them. Think of it as a pause. If the 'helper' idea comes first, you need a comma before the 'boss' idea starts. Example: 'Since you finished your chores, you can play video games.' The Middle No-Comma Rule When a dependent clause comes AFTER the independent clause, you do not use a comma. The subordinat...