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=== subordinating conjunctions === | === subordinating conjunctions === | ||
* = conjunctions that "subordinate" or turn an independent clause into a subordinate clause, i.e., a sentence that cannot stand on its own | * = conjunctions that "subordinate" or turn an independent clause into a subordinate clause, i.e., a sentence that cannot stand on its own | ||
* = create a need for additional information and sets up | * = create a need for additional information and sets up or adds to the information that follows in the dominant or main clause | ||
** ex.: "The dog played with his toy every day until it wore out" can be phrased using a subordinating conjunction, as per: | ** ex.: "The dog played with his toy every day until it wore out" can be phrased using a subordinating conjunction, as per: | ||
** "Until it wore out, the dog played with his toy every day." | ** "Until it wore out, the dog played with his toy every day." | ||