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A subordinate clause, also known as a dependent clause, is a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not contain a subject and a verb that express a complete thought. Subordinate clauses depend on a main clause to form a complete sentence.
For example, the subordinate clause "because it was raining" in the sentence "I stayed inside because it was raining" cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. It must be attached to a main clause to form a complete sentence.
On the other hand, a main clause, also known as an independent clause, is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence because it contains a subject and a verb that express a complete thought.
For example, the main clause "I stayed inside" in the sentence "I stayed inside because it was raining" can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
So to answer your question, subordinate clauses cannot stand alone as a sentence, but main clauses can.
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A subordinate clause can go at the beginning of a sentence or later in a sentence. The only difference is that if it goes at the beginning, you need a comma after the subordinate clause, and if goes later, you don't need a comma.
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∙ 13y agono, subordinate clauses cannot stand alone because they do not state a complete thought. They may be missing a verb, subject, or just don't make sense when standing alone.
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- Subordinate clause can not stand alone ,it depends on main clause to give a complete sense.
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No, a subordinate clause needs the presence of the main sentence.
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No as it will not make any sense on its own. Therefore, you will need to add a main clause so that it does make sense.
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What is a single clause that stands by itself?
A simple sentence
What is a clause that needs another clause to make sense?
Subordinate clauseA subordinate (or dependent) clause is a clause that needs another clause. Unlike independent clauses it cannot stand alone. The word because is usually a good indicator of a subordinate clause.
Does a complex sentence contain two independent clauses?
No, a complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. A sentence containing two independent clauses is called a compound sentence.
What is a complex sentence?
a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses.
Why is it that all sentences are clauses but not all clauses are sentences?
Clauses are fragments of a sentence, and a sentence is more than just a clause. When a clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, it is referred to as an independent clause. A simple sentence can be a clause, but most sentences are a combination of various parts, including phrases, clauses, conjunctions, etc. See the links to some helpful sites below.
What is subordinate clauses?
A subordinate clause is a clause that can not stand alone as a complete sentence, because it does not express a complete thought
Examples of subordinate clauses?
Subordinate clauses are clauses that cannot stand alone because it does not express a complete thought. Examples of a subordinate clause include, "Until she had her cup of coffee" and "Since that fateful day in January".
What does subordinate independent clause mean?
I think you can't have a subordinate independent clause. A subordinate clause is a clause which is dependant on another clause it can't stand alone as a sentence. An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.
What is a subodinate clause?
a subordinate clause can stand alone as a sentence.
Does a subordinate clause have a subject?
Yes, a subordinate clause has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Subordinate clauses are dependent on main clauses to form complete sentences.
Dependent clauses cannot stand alone in a sentence?
True.
What are subordinate and insubordinate clauses?
An Independent clause is independent or main clause expresses a complete thought and can stand by itself as a sentence. An Subordinate clause is a subordinate (or dependent) clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence.
What is a single clause that stands by itself?
A simple sentence
What are examples of a subordinate conjunction?
Although there are many subordinate conjunctions, the most common are "and", "but", and "or". A subordinate conjunction connects a subordinate clause (a clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence) to a main clause (a complete sentence).
What do you called opposite of the sentence phrase or subordinate?
The opposite of a sentence phrase or subordinate can be a main clause or an independent clause. These are complete thoughts or ideas that can stand alone as a sentence.
What type of clause stands alone?
The independent clauses are the ones that stand alone. They are the one that do not need any more sentence for them.
What is an independent clause sentence?
A sentence has a subject and a verb. It is a complete thought and can stand on it's own. A clause is not a complete thought. It is missing a subject or verb. It cannot stand on it's own.
