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| + | An 'embedded clause' (also sometimes referred to as a 'subordinate clause' or 'dependent clause') is present in a complex sentence, where there are multiple clauses. Each clause must have a predicate and subject (not necessarily overt) while expressing a proposition. The clause that is subordinate is the one which would be ungrammatical if taken out of the complex sentence and instead used as a simple sentence. Consequently, the subordinate clause often acts as an adverb or adjective but can also function as a noun. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | [[Clause]] | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clause Wikipedia entry on clause] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | [http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsASubordinateClause.htm SIL entry on subordinate clause] | ||
| + | [http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsAClause.htm SIL entry on clause] | ||
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Definition
An 'embedded clause' (also sometimes referred to as a 'subordinate clause' or 'dependent clause') is present in a complex sentence, where there are multiple clauses. Each clause must have a predicate and subject (not necessarily overt) while expressing a proposition. The clause that is subordinate is the one which would be ungrammatical if taken out of the complex sentence and instead used as a simple sentence. Consequently, the subordinate clause often acts as an adverb or adjective but can also function as a noun.
