In the given sentence, the subordinate clause is "If the bond issue passes." This subordinate clause begins with the subordinating conjunction "if" and does not express a complete thought on its own. Instead, it depends on the main clause to give it meaning and context.
Subordinate clauses often start with subordinating conjunctions like if, because, although, when, while, etc. They cannot stand alone as complete sentences and provide additional information to the main clause.
In this sentence:
- Main clause: "the district will build a new high school on the north side."
- Subordinate clause: "If the bond issue passes."
Understanding the difference between main and subordinate clauses helps in grasping how different parts of a sentence work together to convey a complete idea.
