What is a subordinate clause?
Subordinate clauses

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
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What is an independent clause?
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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.
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Identify the function of a subordinate clause in a sentence.
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A subordinate clause adds additional information to the main clause but cannot stand alone. It often begins with subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'although', 'unless', etc.
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What is an adverb clause?
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An adverb clause is a type of subordinate clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. It answers questions like when, where, why, how, and to what extent.
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What is an adjective clause?
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An adjective clause is a type of subordinate clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. It usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who', 'which', or 'that'.
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What is a noun clause?
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A noun clause is a type of subordinate clause that acts as a noun in a sentence. It can be a subject, an object, or a complement.
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Example of a subordinate clause: 'Although it was raining'.
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This clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and provides additional information to the main clause.
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