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She kept running although she was tired.
She kept running, although she was tired.
What is a subordinate clause?
A clause that depends on the main clause
I'll do this if you do that.
I'll do this if you do that.
Because it was raining we stayed inside. Should there be a comma? If yes where?
Yes — after "raining": Because it was raining, we stayed inside.
We stayed inside because it was raining. Should there be a comma?
No — the subordinate clause comes second.
Although she was nervous she spoke clearly. Should there be a comma?
Yes — after "nervous": Although she was nervous
she spoke clearly.
She spoke clearly although she was nervous. Should there be a comma?
No — no comma needed.
What is the subordinate clause in: "If he studies he'll pass the test"?
If he studies
What is the subordinate clause in: "The dog barked because it saw a cat"?
because it saw a cat
What is the subordinate clause in: "When I arrived the movie had already started"?
When I arrived
What is the subordinate clause in: "She’ll call you when she finishes"?
when she finishes
Which is a complex sentence?
He ran fast.
Since I was late, I missed the meeting
I went to the store and bought apples.
She sings and dances.
Which sentence includes a subordinate clause?
After she washed the dishes she left.
The dishes are clean.
She washed the dishes after dinner.
After she washed the dishes
True or False: A subordinate clause can never begin a sentence.
False
True or False: You should always use a comma before "because".
False
True or False: You need a comma after a subordinate clause at the beginning of a sentence.
True
