Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?

Because my brother was feeling ill, he rested in bed most of the day.

Underlined clause is: Because my brother was feeling ill.

A. subordinate

B. independent

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Emery Luna

1 October, 05:17

Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?

Because my brother was feeling ill, he rested in bed most of the day.

Underlined clause is: Because my brother was feeling ill.

A. subordinate

B. independent

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Royce Chen · Answer 1

A. Subordinate

It doesn't sound normal on its own

Ewing · Answer 2

The clause because my brother was feeling ill is a A. subordinate clause. Another term for such a clause is dependent, because it cannot stand on its own, it needs to be a part of an independent clause.

Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?Because my brother was feeling ill, he rested in bed most of the day.Underlined clause is: Because my brother was feeling ill.A. subordinateB. independent

Is the underlined clause independent or subordinate?

Because my brother was feeling ill, he rested in bed most of the day.

Underlined clause is: Because my brother was feeling ill.

A. subordinate

B. independent