Which of these sentence contains a subordinate clause?

A. The goal of both men was to win the election at all costs.

B. Darkness descended on the countryside, and many stars became visible.

C. I may seem calm before a performance, but inside I am really quite nervous.

D. Although Spain ruled the colony for nearly 300 years, Peru won independence in 1826.

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Abdullah Austin

26 May, 03:40

Which of these sentence contains a subordinate clause?

A. The goal of both men was to win the election at all costs.

B. Darkness descended on the countryside, and many stars became visible.

C. I may seem calm before a performance, but inside I am really quite nervous.

D. Although Spain ruled the colony for nearly 300 years, Peru won independence in 1826.

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Reuben Roberts · Answer 1

D. Although Spain ruled the colony for 300 years, Peru won independence in 1826. This is the answer because the phrase "Although Spain ruled the colony for 300 years", cannot stand alone in a separate sentence.