Underline the subordinate clause in the following sentences.

A subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun.

1. What he said shocked me.

2. You will never know what happened to them.

3. If you are in a hurry, you may leave right now.

4. You will miss the bus unless you hurry up.

5. Though I was upset, I didn’t say anything.

6. As soon as the bus arrived, I rushed to board it.

7. You can stay in my apartment while I am away.

8. I fed the dogs before I went out.

9. You can go after you have finished your job.

10. She started crying as if she was in pain.

11. Although they played well, they couldn’t win.

12. No matter what you say, I will not believe you.

Answers

1. What he said shocked me.

2. You will never know what happened to them.

3. If you are in a hurry, you may leave right now.

4. You will miss the bus unless you hurry up.

5. Though I was upset, I didn’t say anything.

6. As soon as the bus arrived, I rushed to board it.

7. You can stay in my apartment while I am away.

8. I fed the dogs before I went out.

9. You can go after you have finished your job.

10. She started crying as if she was in pain.

11. Although they played well, they couldn’t win.

12. No matter what you say, I will not believe you.