What is a "subordinating conjunction"?

A And, but, or

B Because, although, while, if

C The, a, an

D He, she, it

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Subordinating conjunctions (because, although, while, if, when) connect a subordinate clause to a main clause.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a "subordinating conjunction"?" is Option B: Because, although, while, if.

The other options — A) And, but, or, C) The, a, an, D) He, she, it — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Subordinating conjunctions (because, although, while, if, when) connect a subordinate clause to a main clause.

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What is a "subordinating conjunction"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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