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Actually, a subordinating conjunction is a word that joins a dependent clause to an independent clause. It shows the relationship between the two clauses and makes the dependent clause subordinate to the independent clause.
False. A subordinating conjunction is a word that joins a dependent clause to an independent clause, not two independent clauses.
The word "but" can function as either a coordinating conjunction or an adverb, depending on how it is used in a sentence. When "but" joins two independent clauses, it acts as a coordinating conjunction. In other cases where "but" is used to introduce an element that contrasts with the previous clause, it functions as a subordinating conjunction.
Yes, if it joins two independent clauses, or joins items in a list. If it does not, then it is not always needed. For instance, "I like apples and oranges." The and (a conjunction), does not need a comma before it in this case.
A conjunction is considered a subordinating conjunction when it connects two clauses in a sentence and sets up a relationship where one clause (the subordinate or dependent clause) depends on the other (the main or independent clause) for its meaning. Subordinating conjunctions typically show a relationship of time, cause and effect, contrast, or condition between the two clauses.
A conjunction is a word that joins clauses in a sentence. Examples include "and," "but," "or," and "while."