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We are asked to highlight the subordinate clause in each sentence. A subordinate clause (also called a dependent clause) is a part of a sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like *because, when, while, although, if*, etc.) or a relative pronoun (like *who, which, that*), and it depends on the main clause to make sense.
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Let’s go through each sentence:
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1. Steven, a year younger than me, was not allowed to go.
- "a year younger than me" is a non-finite phrase (adjective phrase), not a clause.
- There is no subordinate clause here.
- ✔ No subordinate clause.
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2. The room was filled by a strange noise that echoed through my head.
- "that echoed through my head" — this is a relative clause modifying "noise".
- "That" is a relative pronoun, and the clause depends on the noun "noise".
- ✔ Subordinate clause: that echoed through my head
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3. Mum sat on the sofa, while the children played on the floor.
- "while the children played on the floor" — "while" is a subordinating conjunction introducing a time clause.
- This clause cannot stand alone; it depends on the main clause.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: while the children played on the floor
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4. The new pupil smiled shyly as she was introduced to the class.
- "as she was introduced to the class" — "as" is a subordinating conjunction showing time or reason.
- This clause depends on the main clause ("The new pupil smiled...").
- ✔ Subordinate clause: as she was introduced to the class
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5. The sun, which was now directly overhead, was incredibly hot.
- "which was now directly overhead" — relative clause modifying "sun".
- "Which" is a relative pronoun.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: which was now directly overhead
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6. The present, wrapped in silver paper, was under the Christmas tree.
- "wrapped in silver paper" is a past participle phrase, not a clause (no subject or verb).
- No subordinate clause here.
- ✔ No subordinate clause.
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7. We looked up in surprise when we heard Aisha’s scream.
- "when we heard Aisha’s scream" — "when" is a subordinating conjunction introducing a time clause.
- This clause depends on the main clause.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: when we heard Aisha’s scream
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8. I knew I was nearly home because the car was slowing down.
- "because the car was slowing down" — "because" introduces a reason clause.
- This is a subordinate clause explaining why "I knew".
- ✔ Subordinate clause: because the car was slowing down
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9. Mr Carol, who teaches English, is our new Deputy Head.
- "who teaches English" — relative clause modifying "Mr Carol".
- "Who" is a relative pronoun.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: who teaches English
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1. No subordinate clause
2. that echoed through my head
3. while the children played on the floor
4. as she was introduced to the class
5. which was now directly overhead
6. No subordinate clause
7. when we heard Aisha’s scream
8. because the car was slowing down
9. who teaches English
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- Subordinate clauses are dependent on the main clause.
- They often begin with words like: *that, which, who, when, while, because, as, although, if,* etc.
- Relative clauses (starting with *who, which, that*) are common types of subordinate clauses.
- Phrases (without a subject and finite verb) are not clauses.
Let me know if you'd like these highlighted visually!
We are asked to highlight the subordinate clause in each sentence. A subordinate clause (also called a dependent clause) is a part of a sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction (like *because, when, while, although, if*, etc.) or a relative pronoun (like *who, which, that*), and it depends on the main clause to make sense.
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Let’s go through each sentence:
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1. Steven, a year younger than me, was not allowed to go.
- "a year younger than me" is a non-finite phrase (adjective phrase), not a clause.
- There is no subordinate clause here.
- ✔ No subordinate clause.
---
2. The room was filled by a strange noise that echoed through my head.
- "that echoed through my head" — this is a relative clause modifying "noise".
- "That" is a relative pronoun, and the clause depends on the noun "noise".
- ✔ Subordinate clause: that echoed through my head
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3. Mum sat on the sofa, while the children played on the floor.
- "while the children played on the floor" — "while" is a subordinating conjunction introducing a time clause.
- This clause cannot stand alone; it depends on the main clause.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: while the children played on the floor
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4. The new pupil smiled shyly as she was introduced to the class.
- "as she was introduced to the class" — "as" is a subordinating conjunction showing time or reason.
- This clause depends on the main clause ("The new pupil smiled...").
- ✔ Subordinate clause: as she was introduced to the class
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5. The sun, which was now directly overhead, was incredibly hot.
- "which was now directly overhead" — relative clause modifying "sun".
- "Which" is a relative pronoun.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: which was now directly overhead
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6. The present, wrapped in silver paper, was under the Christmas tree.
- "wrapped in silver paper" is a past participle phrase, not a clause (no subject or verb).
- No subordinate clause here.
- ✔ No subordinate clause.
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7. We looked up in surprise when we heard Aisha’s scream.
- "when we heard Aisha’s scream" — "when" is a subordinating conjunction introducing a time clause.
- This clause depends on the main clause.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: when we heard Aisha’s scream
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8. I knew I was nearly home because the car was slowing down.
- "because the car was slowing down" — "because" introduces a reason clause.
- This is a subordinate clause explaining why "I knew".
- ✔ Subordinate clause: because the car was slowing down
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9. Mr Carol, who teaches English, is our new Deputy Head.
- "who teaches English" — relative clause modifying "Mr Carol".
- "Who" is a relative pronoun.
- ✔ Subordinate clause: who teaches English
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✔ Final Answer: Highlighted Subordinate Clauses
1. No subordinate clause
2. that echoed through my head
3. while the children played on the floor
4. as she was introduced to the class
5. which was now directly overhead
6. No subordinate clause
7. when we heard Aisha’s scream
8. because the car was slowing down
9. who teaches English
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Subordinate clauses are dependent on the main clause.
- They often begin with words like: *that, which, who, when, while, because, as, although, if,* etc.
- Relative clauses (starting with *who, which, that*) are common types of subordinate clauses.
- Phrases (without a subject and finite verb) are not clauses.
Let me know if you'd like these highlighted visually!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of clause worksheet.
