Tag: subordinate
Subordinate Clauses
A subordinate clause, also known as a dependent clause, is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
Complex Sentences
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause (main clause) and one or more dependent clauses (subordinate clauses). An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while dependent clauses rely on the independent clause for meaning and cannot stand alone.
“It” as a Formal Subject
A formal subject, often represented by the pronoun it, plays an essential role in English grammar, particularly in structuring sentences and providing clarity. We use a formal subject “it” when: describing natural phenomena, weather condition, with it is said, so on
Preposition – “Since”
Since can indicate a specific point in time when an action began or an event occurred. Example: I have been working at this company since 2010.
The Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood is used to express a hypothetical or non-real action or state, and is often used to express doubt, uncertainty, or desire. The verb to be is a particularly common verb used in the subjunctive mood.