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Clauses · CEFR B2 · Confident
A subordinate clause can go either side of the main one. In front it takes a comma; behind it usually does not.
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He missed the train because he was late.
subordinate, main · main + subordinate
Question 1 of 1
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Example 1 of 1
He missed the train because he was late.
When "because" comes second, English normally drops the comma.
The shape
subordinate, main · main + subordinate
Punctuate a two-clause sentence correctly.
In Hindi
गौण उपवाक्य किसी भी तरफ़ आ सकता है। आगे आए तो अल्पविराम, पीछे आए तो आम तौर पर नहीं।
CoCap explains every structure in both languages, because a rule you understand in Hindi is a rule you can use in English.
The sentence Indian-English speakers actually produce, and the reason it is wrong.
| Commonly said | Correct English |
|---|---|
He missed the train, because he was late. | He missed the train because he was late. When "because" comes second, English normally drops the comma. |
These come first. The rest of this makes more sense once they are automatic.
Where this structure sits in the ladder, and what surrounds it.
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