"Because the sun was shining," we decided to go for a walk.
Explanation:
* Subordinate Clause: "Because the sun was shining"
* Independent Clause: "we decided to go for a walk"
The subordinate clause ("Because the sun was shining") provides a reason or explanation for the action in the independent clause ("we decided to go for a walk"). It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it depends on the independent clause for its meaning.
Other examples:
* "When the bell rings," the students will go to lunch.
* "If you want to go to the party," you need to RSVP.
* "Although it was raining," we enjoyed our picnic.
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