Question

Complete the following definition
A subordinate clause is:
A. a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence
B. a clause that can stand alone as a sentence
C. a verb that acts on a direct object
D. a verb that takes no objects or complements

Answer 1

Subordinate Clause: a clause, typically introduced by a conjunction, that forms part of and is dependent on a main clause (e.g., “when it rang” in “she answered the phone when it rang”).

Answer 2

A?

Answer 3

Yes! ^-^

Answer 4

I don't think thats correct

Answer 5

That subordinate conjunction means that the clause can't stand independently by itself and become a complete sentence. Instead, the dependent clause is dependent upon another clause--it can't make a complete sentence by itself, even though it has a subject doing a verb. Here are some examples of dependent clauses: Does that help?

Answer 6

Soooo A rightttttt ;p

Answer 7

Soooo A rightttttt ;p

Answer 8

Soooo A rightttttt ;p

Answer 9

Soooo A rightttttt ;p

Answer 10

Yes ^-^