Dependent clause
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A dependent clause or subordinate clause is a clause that is dependent on a main clause.[1]
There are various types of subordinate clause. There is some overlap between categories.
| Type of dependent clause | headed by | Example(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adverbial clause | A preposition or by inversion | I will go to the park if it is sunny tomorrow. | Many varieties |
| Relative clause | relative | I know that you worked last Christmas. | |
| Wh- cleft | wh- word | What is needed is action. |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Subordinate clause Oxford Dictionaries
