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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 for the information that follows in the dominant or main clause  
* = 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."