#dependentclauses

A clause in English grammar is a grammatical unit (group of words) that consists of a verb and a subject (noun). 

A clause in English grammar is used for forming different types of sentences, of varying complexity. 

Clauses can be further divided in to two categories: Independent (main) clause, and Dependent (subordinate) clauses. 

As the name suggests, independent clauses can stand on their own to form a complete sentence. On the other hand, dependent clauses cannot form a complete sentence on their own because they need another clause to support them.

Here are a few more examples to demonstrate how subordinate clauses function in a sentence:

Note: In the examples below, the subordinate clauses are highlighted in bold.

Since the weather was nice, we decided to have a picnic in the park.

I will finish my homework after I return from soccer practice.

Although she studied hard, she didn't pass the exam.

When the phone rang, he quickly answered it.