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Also known as a [[subordinate clause]], a [[dependent clause]] is a phrase containing a [[noun]] and a [[verb]] which doesn't form a complete sentence by itself, needing the cover of a kindly [[main clause]] to give it meaning and orient it in the choppy waters of a modern [[sentence]]. It is usually introduced by a [[conjunction]] - [[subordinating conjunction, in fact.
Also known as a [[subordinate clause]], a [[dependent clause]] is a phrase containing a [[noun]] and a [[verb]] which doesn't form a complete sentence by itself, needing the cover of a kindly [[main clause]] to give it meaning and orient it in the choppy waters of a modern [[sentence]]. It is usually introduced by a [[conjunction]] - [[subordinating conjunction, in fact.
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Revision as of 18:14, 3 January 2017

Also known as a subordinate clause, a dependent clause is a phrase containing a noun and a verb which doesn't form a complete sentence by itself, needing the cover of a kindly main clause to give it meaning and orient it in the choppy waters of a modern sentence. It is usually introduced by a conjunction - [[subordinating conjunction, in fact.

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