Difference between revisions of "Dependent clause"

 
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{{AKA|从句 (cóngjù)}}
 
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A dependent clause is a clause that is dependent on and modifies or supplies with additional information the independent clause. There is a subordinate conjunction at the beginning of dependent clauses causing is to become dependent on independent clauses even though they have a subject and verb.  
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A dependent clause is dependent on and modifies an independent clause. Dependent clauses have a subject and verb, but also start with a subordinate conjunction, making it clear that they are not meant to stand on their own.  
  
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==

Latest revision as of 07:26, 22 November 2018

Also known as: 从句 (cóngjù).

A dependent clause is dependent on and modifies an independent clause. Dependent clauses have a subject and verb, but also start with a subordinate conjunction, making it clear that they are not meant to stand on their own.

Characteristics

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Types

Grammar Patterns for Adjectives

Sources and further reading