Understanding Subclauses in Grammar

A subclause is a clause that is embedded within another clause. In other words, a subclause is a smaller clause that is part of a larger clause. Subclauses are often used to provide additional information or to clarify the meaning of the main clause.

Here are some examples of subclauses:

1. After I finish my homework, I will go to the park (subclause "I will go to the park" is embedded within the main clause "After I finish my homework").
2. She bought a new dress because she wanted to look nice for the party (subclause "she wanted to look nice for the party" is embedded within the main clause "She bought a new dress").
3. The company will offer a discount if you buy more than one product (subclause "if you buy more than one product" is embedded within the main clause "The company will offer a discount").

Subclauses can be classified into two types: independent and dependent. An independent subclause is a subclause that can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent subclause is a subclause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Here are some examples of independent and dependent subclauses:

1. Independent subclause: I will go to the movies if it doesn't rain (the subclause "if it doesn't rain" can stand alone as a complete sentence).
2. Dependent subclause: I will go to the movies if you want to come with me (the subclause "if you want to come with me" is dependent on the main clause "I will go to the movies").