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Circle the subordinate clause in the sentence.

Because the bus is late, we will be late for school.

  • Read the question carefully and read it again. What is it asking you to do?
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It is asking you to find the subordinate clause.

  • Check the first part of the sentence, Because the bus is late.
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This does not make complete sense on its own, it does contain a verb and it begins with the conjunction Because.

  • Check the second part of the sentence, we will be late for school.
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This part does make sense on its own so it is the main clause.

  • Circle the complete subordinate clause, including the conjunction.
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Because the bus is late, we will be late for school.

  • Check your answer.