Why is a dependent clause also known as a subordinate clause?
A.
because it is joined to a sentence by a colon
B.
because it is joined to a sentence by a subordinate conjunction
C.
because it is a sentence fragment
D.
because it is a run-on sentence
A subordinate clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence; it merely complements a sentence's main clause, thereby adding to the whole unit of meaning. Because a subordinate clause is dependent upon a main clause to be meaningful.
