Question

Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?

My uncle who plays the cello and violin is a professional musician.

A.
independent

B.
subordinate
who plays a cello and violin is underlined @eiwoh

Answer 1

independent?

Answer 2

@emilee02

Answer 3

yea its independant

Answer 4

No it's not

Answer 5

The clause cannot stand on its own, therefore it is not an independent clause.

Answer 6

so its subordinate

Answer 7

Yes.

Answer 8

A subordinate or dependent clause is a clause which cannot stand on its own, even though it contains both a verb and a subject.

Answer 9

ok can you help me with some more

Answer 10

Sure.