Question

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

Answer 1

A. Subordinate
It doesn't sound normal on its own

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.