Subordinate Clauses
Definition
Subordinate clauses are dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as complete sentences. They provide additional information to the main clause and usually begin with subordinating conjunctions.
Analogy
Subordinate clauses are like sidekicks in superhero movies - they support the main character (main clause) by providing extra details or actions.
Related terms
Independent Clauses: Clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences.
Complex Sentences: Sentences that contain both an independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
Relative Pronouns: Words such as "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that" used to introduce subordinate clauses.
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