Complex Sentences: Subordinate Clauses

What is a subordinate clause?

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and functions as a dependent clause in a sentence.

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that functions as an independent clause in a sentence.

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that is always the main clause in a sentence.

What is the function of a subordinate clause in a complex sentence?

• The function of a subordinate clause in a complex sentence is to contradict the main clause.

• The function of a subordinate clause in a complex sentence is to replace the main clause.

• The function of a subordinate clause in a complex sentence is to provide additional information or clarify the main clause.

• The function of a subordinate clause in a complex sentence is to repeat the main clause.

Identify the type of subordinate clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the party if I finish my homework.'

• noun

• conditional

• adverbial

• relative

What are some common subordinating conjunctions used to introduce subordinate clauses?

• however

• therefore

• moreover

• after, although, as, because, before, if, since, though, unless, until, when, where, while

Independent clauses NEED dependent clauses to function.

• True

• False