Which word in the sentence is a subordinating conjunction? 'We left early because it was getting dark.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. because
- Step 1: A subordinating conjunction introduces a subordinate clause.
- Step 2: Because starts the clause 'because it was getting dark'.
Answer
because.
Why not the others: early: This is an adverb telling when they left. left: This is a verb. dark: This is an adjective.
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