A subordinate clause, also known as a dependent clause, is a\u00a0clause\u00a0that just makes a sentence more detailed by providing more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like any other clause, it also has a\u00a0subject\u00a0and\u00a0verb. But as it doesn’t express a complete thought, it cannot be a standalone\u00a0sentence. Hence, it is always combined with an independent clause to form a complete sentence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After Franco died<\/strong>, Juan Carlos became the King of Spain.<\/p>
My sister, who lives in Boston<\/strong>, gave me her laptop.\u00a0<\/p>
You can date whoever you want<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Parts of a Subordinate Clause<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- It is either a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun that introduces a subordinate clause.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Subordinate Conjunction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- A subordinate conjunction\u00a0signals cause-and-effect or a change in time and place between the two clauses of a sentence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Below is a list of some of the most common subordinate conjunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After, As, As long as, Although, Because, Before, Even if, Even though, If, Now, Now that, Once, Since, Than, Though, Unless, Until, When, Whenever, Whereas, Wherever, Whether, While, Whoever<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
As long as you follow the recipe<\/strong>, you won’t go wrong with this dish.<\/p>
Although she likes smoking,<\/strong> she has to quit soon.<\/p>
You cannot just leave whenever you please<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Relative Pronoun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A relative pronoun introduces a dependent clause that is related to the topic of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is a list of some of the most common relative pronouns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
which, whichever, whatever, that, who, whoever,\u00a0whose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Types of Subordinate Clause<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- A subordinate clause can function as an adverb, adjective, or noun.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Adverbial Clause <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- This clause answers the questions: where, when, how, and why. It starts with a subordinate conjunction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We danced\u00a0until the wee hours of the morning<\/strong>.<\/p>
After the delegates arrived<\/strong>,\u00a0the summit commenced.<\/p>
Robin wasn\u2019t promoted because he couldn\u2019t meet the sales target<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Adjective Clause<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- This clause typically answers the questions: what kind or which one. It can be one of these two patterns: pronoun\/adverb + subject + verb or subject (pronoun\/adverb) + verb.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
pronoun\/adverb + subject + verb<\/span><\/p>
Whichever color of paper you have<\/strong> is fine.<\/p>
subject (pronoun\/adverb) + verb<\/span><\/p>
This company\u00a0that closed the deal<\/strong> is a multinational.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Noun Clause<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- This clause follows this pattern: relative pronoun + subject + verb.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Whoever the new boss dislikes<\/strong>\u00a0is in serious trouble.<\/p>
She can choose the dress that she wants<\/strong>.<\/p>
What the singer did<\/strong> shocked her fans.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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