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SubordinationIdea Dependency
Clause
Sentence
Compound
Sentence
Complex Sentence
Review
A group of words where a subject-verb relationship is present
A group of words with at least one subject-verb relationship and a complete
message
A group of two or more simple sentences linked by semicolons or coordinators
A group of two simple sentences linked by a subordinator
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I had a migraine.
I lacked sleep.
Subordination
I had a migraine because I lacked sleep.
Because
I had a migraine.
I lacked sleep.
Subordination
In coordination, ideas are of equal importance. ◦ Co: together
In subordination, things are different. ◦ Sub: ?
“under” ◦ One idea in subordination takes precedence over
the other. ◦ The subordinator becomes part of the dependent or
subordinate clause. ◦ Subordinate clauses are often adjective or
adverbial clauses.
Coordination vs Subordination
I had a migraine because I lacked sleep.◦ There are two clauses: The independent or main
clause… I had a migraine.
◦ And the dependent clause: because I lacked sleep
We discussed last quarter that a dependent clause cannot stand on its own. ◦ “Because I lacked sleep” does not make sense on
its own although “I lacked sleep.” does. ◦ The presence of the subordinator tells us the clause
gets its meaning from another clause.
Subordination
Depending on the case, we may or may not switch the sentences in Coordination:◦ I am hungry, and she is craving pizza. ◦ She is craving pizza, and I am hungry.
In this case, we can switch the sentences around without trouble.◦ She had scraped her knee badly, yet she continued
to run.◦ She continued to run, yet she had scraped her knee
badly. In this case, however, the second example
makes no sense at all.
Subordination
In subordination, however, we can always switch around the order of the clauses.◦ I had a migraine because I lacked sleep. ◦ Because I lacked sleep, I had a migraine.
Note the presence of the comma in the second example.
The comma indicates where one clause ends and the other begins.
In the first example, which comes first? Because the subordinate or dependent clause comes
first in the second example, we separate it from the first with a comma.
Subordination
aka Subordinators Far more numerous than coordinators Like coordinators, subordinators are grouped
according to their function. Adjective clauses:
◦ Inserted into the main clause, usually after the noun it modifies. The boss, who was very angry, scolded Procopio.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Adverbial clauses: ◦ Usually added before or after the main clause. ◦ Time: When, before, after, since
After you complete your counter check-in requirements, proceed to Gate 13.
◦ Reason: because, since I set off the airport’s metal detectors because I had
metal plates in my knees. ◦ Condition: provided that
I will let you pass provided that you present your ID.◦ Concession: even though
Even though the trip was tiring, I enjoyed it.
Subordinating Conjunctions
What those monsters did in Maguindanao recently was utterly shocking.◦ Where is the subject in this sentence? ◦ How many clauses are there?
There are two: “What those monsters did in Maguindanao” [The massacre] was utterly shocking.
◦ The first clause takes the place of the noun.
Noun Clauses
Diagram: Noun Clause (subject)
was shocking
utterl
y
they did What
in
Maguindanao
We wonder why people do these things.◦ How many clauses are here? ◦ There are again two clauses: ◦ The noun clause appears as the direct object.
“We wonder [the reason].” “Why people do these things.”
Noun Clauses
Diagram: Noun Clause (direct object)
We wonder
people do thingsthese
why
Noun clauses take the place of entire nouns and are inserted directly into the sentence.
We do not use a comma if the sentence does not call for it (there are exceptions).
Noun clauses can function as subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, subject complements, and objects of the preposition.
Noun clauses begin with relative pronouns: ◦ who ◦ what ◦ when ◦ where◦ why◦ How◦ Whatever ◦ Etc.
Noun Clauses
You should bring me to where she is staying. ◦ How many clauses are here? ◦ There are again two clauses: ◦ The noun clause .
You: subject should bring: verb me: Direct object The presence of the preposition “to” marks this
usage. where she is staying: Object of the preposition
Object of the Preposition
Diagram: Noun Clause (Object of the Preposition)
You should bring
she is staying
where
me
to
What are indirect objects?◦ Indirect objects are recipients of a direct object or
otherwise participants in the action.◦ They sent him a postcard.◦ Cf. “They sent a postcard.” and “They sent him.”
The corrupt politician gave whoever promised to vote for him 200 pesos. ◦ In this case, you can clearly see that:
“200 pesos” is the direct object. “whomever promised to vote for him” is the indirect
object marked by a noun clause.
Indirect Object
Diagram: Noun Clause (Indirect Object)
politician gave
Whoever promised
pesosThe
corrupt
200
tovote
for him
A knight who wishes to slay a dragon must take the appropriate precautions.◦ Note the lack of commas.
Lady Roxalane, who wishes to slay the dragon, is taking the appropriate precautions. ◦ Note the presence of commas. ◦ Commas are used to separate clauses only when
the subject (in this case, Lady Roxalane) is a definite person.
◦ The first example refers to an indefinite person.
Adjective Clauses
These take the place of adjectives and modify nouns and pronouns in complex sentences.
Like noun clauses, adjective clauses begin with relative pronouns, although the –ever pronouns are not used in this case◦ They cannot truly connect themselves to the noun
or pronoun they are modifying.
Adjective Clauses
Before her sister was married, Louisa was already missing.
She looked for work when she arrived at the city.
Louisa realized that she had made a mistake as soon as she called out Paul’s name.
After her family rejected her, Louisa returned to Mrs. Peacock.◦ What function do these underlined clauses have?
Adverbial Clauses
Adverbial clauses of time tell us when the verb in the main clause happened.
Common subordinators for time include:◦ Before◦ After◦ When◦ Whenever◦ As◦ as soon as◦ Then◦ Since◦ Now◦ Once◦ while
Adverbial Clauses: Time
Take note that “When” can also be used for adjective clauses:
Paul was surprised when he saw Louisa. The exact time when Louisa escaped
remains unknown. ◦ Which is the adverbial clause and which is the
adjective clause?◦ The first one is adverbial, the second is an
adjective clause.
Adverbial Clauses: Time
Gandalf held off the Balrog where he stood. Which is the main clause?
◦ Gandalf held off the Balrog. Which is the dependent clause?
◦ where he stood What does the dependent clause tell us?
What question does it answer?
Adverbial Clauses
This answers the question “where” and tells us the place where the verb in the main clause happened.
Subordinators:◦ Where◦ Wherever
WARNING: Similar to noun clauses with the object of the preposition and adjective clauses. ◦ Bob took me to where she is.◦ We entered the theater where Lincoln was shot. ◦ Gandalf fought the Balrog where he stood.
Adverbial Clauses: Place
Adverbial Clauses: Place
Gandalf fought
he stood
Balrog
where
the
Adjective Clause mod. a Place
We entered
Lincoln was shot
theater
where
The adventurers ran from the fire giants as if there was no tomorrow.
Adverbial Clauses
Adverbial Clauses of manner tend to use IDIOMS.
◦ “She danced as if there was no tomorrow.” ◦ “He sang as if his life depended on it.”
What does this idiom mean? “To the best of one’s ability”
Adverbial Clauses: Manner
This answers which question?◦ How
Subordinators:◦ As if ◦ As ◦ As though
WARNING: Similar to adverbial clauses of time. She collapsed as she saw her burning house.
◦ Time
She danced as a seasoned dancer would. ◦ Manner
Adverbial Clauses: Manner
The speaker chose the other road because it wanted wear.
He was sorry since he could not travel both and remain the same person.
He had to make the choice for time was running out on him.
And he has no regrets as he believes he made the right choice.
Adverbial Clauses
The underlined clauses are adverbial clauses of reason. The adverbial clause or reason uses the following subordinators:◦ because◦ Since◦ For◦ as
Take note that since is also used as a subordinator for time, and as is also used for both time and manner. To distinguish the functions of these subordinators, always remember that they answer to a specific question.
He left since no one told him about the delay. (answers the question why and thus is an adverbial clause of reason)
She loved him since she first saw him. (answers the question when and thus is an adverbial clause of time)
Adverbial Clauses: Reason
He sent the servants away so that no one would witness his plans.
He kept on mentioning his enemy’s name in order to remind him of his mission.
Adverbial Clauses
The underlined clauses are adverbials of purpose.◦ Reason: justifications. ◦ Purpose: intentions.
The common subordinators used for the adverbial clause of purpose are: ◦ so that, ◦ in order (usually followed by an infinitive)
“In order to defeat his enemies, the adventurer practiced day and night.”
Adverbial Clauses: Purpose
Unless Eowyn defeats the Witch King, we will lose the Battle of Pelennor Fields.
What is the purpose of the subordinate clause?
Adverbial Clauses
Unless Eowyn defeats the Witch King, we will lose the Battle of Pelennor Fields.
Is the main clause absolute? (Will it always happen?)
The main clause will happen if the subordinate clause (the condition) is not met.
This is an adverbial clause of condition. Subordinators:
◦ Provided that◦ Unless◦ If ◦ On condition that
Adverbial Clauses
Problem: Subordinators do not always work the same way.◦ Unless Eowyn defeats the Witch King, we will lose the
battle. ◦ If Eowyn defeats the Witch King, we will lose the battle. ◦ Provided that Eowyn defeats the Witch King, we will lose
the battle. ◦ What is the difference? These are all clauses of condition,
but there is a significant difference in their logic.◦ OTHERS: If [condition] happens, [main clause] will
happen◦ UNLESS: If [condition] does not happen, [main clause]
will happen
Adverbial Clauses: Condition
◦ It does not matter if the main clause is negatively stated—the logic is the same:
◦ If Eowyn defeats the Witch King, we will not lose the battle.
◦ Unless Frodo destroys the One Ring, we will not have victory.
Adverbial Clauses: Condition
Although you come against me with hellfire, demon, I come against you with the wrath of my God!
Adverbial Clauses: Last!
Even if you attack me with all your hordes, you cannot defeat me!
What is the purpose of the subordinate clause?
Adverbial Clauses: Last!
The subordinate clause tells us that there is an unexpected result: We would expect that the subordinate clause would prevent the main clause from happening, but it happens anyway.
This is called a clause of concession. To concede means to surrender. Subordinators:
◦ even though, ◦ even if, ◦ though,◦ Although
Adverbial Clauses: Last!