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    Subordinate Clause

    What Subordinate Clause means in Chinese GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Subordinate Clause

    A dependent clause that adds information to the main sentence, often introduced by words like 的时候 (when).
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    Using Subordinate Clause in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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