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GCSE English Language · key term
The grammatical relationship in which one clause depends on another, often signalled by words such as ‘although’, ‘because’ or ‘when’.
Used by Edexcel
Paper 1
Revise: Crafting vocabulary and sentences‘Although’ introduces subordination. The complex sentence connects a reassuring thought with watchful behaviour. This supports AO6 through controlled sentence construction and AO5 through the believable presentation of fear.
Paper 2
Making one clause dependent on another, for example using ‘although’, ‘because’ or ‘when’.
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Subordination can express time, cause or concession: ‘because’ explains a reason; ‘when’ locates a moment; ‘although’ shows an action happening despite an obstacle.
