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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-defining relative clause, but it's actually a noun phrase (an appositive) describing Steven.
- However, it does not contain a subject and verb — it's just a descriptive phrase.
- So, 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" is a relative clause modifying "noise".
- It has a subject ("that") and a verb ("echoed").
- This is a subordinate clause.
👉 Highlight: 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" is a subordinate adverbial clause showing time.
- It starts with the subordinating conjunction "while".
👉 Highlight: 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" is a subordinate clause indicating time/reason.
- "as" is a subordinating conjunction.
👉 Highlight: 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" is a relative clause modifying "sun".
- "which" is a relative pronoun, and the clause has a subject and verb.
👉 Highlight: 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 (adjective phrase), not a clause.
- No subject or verb → not a clause.
✔ 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" is a subordinate adverbial clause of time.
- Starts with "when", a subordinating conjunction.
👉 Highlight: 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" is a subordinate clause explaining the reason.
- "because" is a subordinating conjunction.
👉 Highlight: because the car was slowing down
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9. Mr Carol, who teaches English, is our new Deputy Head.
- "who teaches English" is a relative clause modifying "Mr Carol".
- "who" is the relative pronoun; the clause has a subject and verb.
👉 Highlight: 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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💡 Tip: To identify a subordinate clause:
- Look for subordinating conjunctions: *because, when, while, although, if, since, as, unless, until*, etc.
- Or relative pronouns: *who, whom, whose, which, that*.
- The clause must have a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
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.
---
Let’s go through each sentence:
---
1. Steven, a year younger than me, was not allowed to go.
- "a year younger than me" is a non-defining relative clause, but it's actually a noun phrase (an appositive) describing Steven.
- However, it does not contain a subject and verb — it's just a descriptive phrase.
- So, 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" is a relative clause modifying "noise".
- It has a subject ("that") and a verb ("echoed").
- This is a subordinate clause.
👉 Highlight: 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" is a subordinate adverbial clause showing time.
- It starts with the subordinating conjunction "while".
👉 Highlight: 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" is a subordinate clause indicating time/reason.
- "as" is a subordinating conjunction.
👉 Highlight: 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" is a relative clause modifying "sun".
- "which" is a relative pronoun, and the clause has a subject and verb.
👉 Highlight: 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 (adjective phrase), not a clause.
- No subject or verb → not a clause.
✔ No subordinate clause.
---
7. We looked up in surprise when we heard Aisha’s scream.
- "when we heard Aisha’s scream" is a subordinate adverbial clause of time.
- Starts with "when", a subordinating conjunction.
👉 Highlight: 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" is a subordinate clause explaining the reason.
- "because" is a subordinating conjunction.
👉 Highlight: because the car was slowing down
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9. Mr Carol, who teaches English, is our new Deputy Head.
- "who teaches English" is a relative clause modifying "Mr Carol".
- "who" is the relative pronoun; the clause has a subject and verb.
👉 Highlight: 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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💡 Tip: To identify a subordinate clause:
- Look for subordinating conjunctions: *because, when, while, although, if, since, as, unless, until*, etc.
- Or relative pronouns: *who, whom, whose, which, that*.
- The clause must have a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
Let me know if you'd like these highlighted visually!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subordinate clauses worksheet.
