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A subordinate clause is usually introduced by a subordinating element such as a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun. It depends on the rest of the sentence for its meaning. It does not express a complete thought, so it does not stand alone. It must always be attached to a main clause that completes the meaning. Subordinate clauses normally act as single part of speech. They can be either noun clauses, adjective clauses, or adverb clauses. They are sometimes called dependent clauses because they "depend" on a main clause to give them meaning. There are three basic types of dependent clauses: adjective clauses, adverb clauses, and noun clauses. (Adjective clauses are also called relative clauses.) Dependent clauses are also called subordinate clauses. List of Subordinating Conjunctions |