Subordinate clauses

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What is a subordinate clause?

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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 following as independent or subordinate: 'Although it was raining'.

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Subordinate Clause.

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Identify the following as independent or subordinate: 'She enjoys reading books'.

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Independent Clause.

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What is 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.

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Example of a sentence with a subordinate clause: 'When the sun sets, we will go home.' What is the subordinate clause?

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When the sun sets.

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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.

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Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'I believe that he will win.'

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That he will win.

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What role can a subordinate clause play in a sentence?

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A subordinate clause can function as an adjective, adverb, or noun.

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Example of a sentence with an adjective clause: 'The book that I borrowed was interesting.' What is the adjective clause?

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That I borrowed.