Question

What is subordinate clause ?

Answer 1

A subordinate clause is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence but is linked to the main clause using a subordinating conjunction. It does not express a complete thought and requires additional information if read on its own.

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Answer 2

it's a clause, typically introduced by a conjunction

Step-by-step explanation:

when it rang

subordinate clause: he answered the phone when it rang