What is the subordinate clause in the sentence: "As soon as the doors opened, the crowd pushed into the stadium entrance."?
2 Answers
As soon as.. ... is the subordinate Clause here.
Explanation:
You just keep in mind, and, but, or, nor, semicolon etc are the independent clause connecting words or other all connecting words indicate a dependent or subordinate clause. (A bit exception here that is not so much concern right now as practice will be brought about Confidence)
As soon as the doors opened
Explanation:
A subordinate/dependent clause is a clause that begins with a subordinating conjunction (such as because, that, since, as, etc.) and is not a full sentence.
Independent clauses are full sentences (simple sentences). Dependent/subordinate clauses are not and must be attached to a full sentence.
Examples of subordinate clauses:
until the teacher arrives
after the party ended
In this case, the subordinate clause would be "as soon as the doors opened." After that comes an independent clause, forming a complex sentence.
