subordinate clauses
Grammar's supporting actors
Subordinate clauses are groups of words containing a subject and verb that cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
They depend on a main clause to make sense, typically introduced by words like *because*, *although*, *when*, *that*, or *which*: I left early because I was tired.
The subordinate clause here explains why but needs the main clause to form a complete thought.
They function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs within sentences, adding detail and complexity to otherwise simple statements.
- adverbialFunctioning as manner-marker
- syntactic dependencyLink between words in structure
- dependentRequiring outside support
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
- syntaxRules for arranging words
concessive · complex sentence · complement · word order · comma · temporal · because · who · if · although · linking · while · sentence fragment · fragment · main · which · modifier · that
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