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A subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction such as while, if, when, because.
Does the clause make sense on its own? If so, it is a main clause. If not, it is a subordinate clause.
Main clauses and subordinate clauses
A subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction such as while, if, when, because.
Does the clause make sense on its own? If so, it is a main clause. If not, it is a subordinate clause.