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GCSE English Language · key term
A clause that depends on a main clause to complete its meaning.
Used by AQA, Edexcel and OCR
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Revise: Sentence demarcationA subordinate clause depends on a main clause. ‘Because the battery was flat’ contains a subject and a verb, but leaves the reader waiting to learn what happened because of that problem.
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A clause that depends on another clause to complete its meaning, often introduced by a word such as ‘because’, ‘although’ or ‘when’.
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A clause that depends on a main clause to complete its meaning, such as ‘although the door was locked’.
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A group of words containing a verb that depends on another clause to complete its meaning, such as ‘although it was late’.
Revise: Punctuation for clarity and effectCommas separate items in a list: ‘We packed sandwiches, water and a torch.’ They can also separate an introductory subordinate clause from the main clause: ‘Although the rain had stopped, the path was slippery.’ The opening clause sets up a contrast; the comma makes the boundary clear.
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Revise: Crafting vocabulary and sentencesA main clause can stand alone; a subordinate clause depends on another clause.
A clause that depends on a main clause to complete its meaning, such as ‘although the door opened’.
A group of words containing a verb that depends on another clause to complete its meaning, such as ‘although it was raining’.
