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A subordinate clause may be introduced by?

A subordinate clause, also known as a dependent clause, is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on an independent clause to provide the complete thought. Subordinate clauses are introduced by subordinating conjunctions.

Here are some common examples of subordinating conjunctions:

Time:

* After: After the rain stopped, we went for a walk.

* Before: Before we left, we packed our bags.

* Since: Since you've been gone, I've missed you.

* While: While I was reading, the phone rang.

Cause/Effect:

* Because: Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

* Since: Since you're tired, you should go to bed.

* As: As the sun set, the sky turned orange.

Contrast/Comparison:

* Although: Although it was cold, we went swimming.

* Though: Though he was tired, he kept working.

* Even though: Even though she was nervous, she gave a great speech.

* While: While she's tall, her brother is short.

Condition:

* If: If you study hard, you will pass the test.

* Unless: Unless you study hard, you will not pass the test.

* Whether: Whether you like it or not, you have to go.

Other:

* That: I know that you are right.

* Which: The book which I borrowed is very interesting.

* Who: The man who lives next door is a doctor.

* Whom: The person whom I spoke to was very helpful.

* Whose: The woman whose dog ran away is very upset.

Note: Subordinate clauses can also be introduced by relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) when they function as adjectives modifying nouns in the independent clause.

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