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What is a "subordinate clause"?

A A complete sentence
B A dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence
C The main idea of a paragraph
D A type of thesis

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A subordinate (dependent) clause contains a subject and verb but cannot stand alone. It begins with a subordinating conjunction (because, although, when, etc.).

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