A subordinate clause contains a subject and a verb, but it needs to be attached to a main

clause because it cannot make sense on its own. For example: This is a complex
sentence (also referred to as a multi-clause sentence).

Subordinate Clauses Examples

Subordinate Clauses
A subordinate clause is a clause that cannot stand alone. It is not
independent. Remember that an independent clause has a subject and a
verb and expresses a complete thought-it can stand alone. A subordinate
clause has a subject and a verb, but it cannot stand alone. It doesn't
express a complete thought.
A subordinate clause is different from a phrase. A phrase is a group of
related words, but it doesn't have both a subject and a verb. A subordinate
clause has a subject and a verb. But it doesn't express a complete thought.
Another word for subordinate is dependent. Sometimes you will hear these
clauses called dependent clauses.
Examples of Subordinate Clauses:
1. Because I said so (I=subject; said=verb)
2. When I was five (I=subject; was=verb)
3. Since it will rain today (it=subject; will rain=verb)
4. Who is my best friend (not written as a question-who=subject; is=verb)
5. If you pass the test (you=subject; pass=verb)
Practice:
1. When I get to the beach. _____
2. The chair is too small for me. _____
3. Where the dog is sleeping. _____
Answer:
1. When I get to the beach. __S___
2. The chair is too small for me. _I____
3. Where the dog is sleeping. _S____
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If the main clause is in present tense then the dependent clause will be:

1) Present progressive
2) Will, can, or may + verb in present tense
3) Past tense
4) Present perfect

If the main clause is in past tense, then the dependent clause will be:

1) Past progressive or simple past

2) Would, could or might + verb in present tense
3) Past prefect