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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Identify the function of a subordinate clause in a sentence.

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A subordinate clause can function as an adjective, adverb, or noun within a sentence, providing additional information.

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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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Example of a subordinate clause:

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"Although it was raining, we went for a walk." (The subordinate clause is "Although it was raining.")

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What is the difference between a subordinate clause and an independent clause?

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A subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, while an independent clause can.

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What role do conjunctions play in subordinate clauses?

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Conjunctions, such as 'although', 'because', and 'if', introduce subordinate clauses and connect them to independent clauses.

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Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence: "She will go to the party if she finishes her homework."

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The subordinate clause is "if she finishes her homework."

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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, often functioning as a subject, object, or complement.

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Example of a noun clause:

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"What you said was surprising." (The noun clause is "What you said.")

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or noun phrase that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.