👉 In linguistics, a subordinating clause is a clause that introduces a subordinate clause. It is used to modify or connect the subject of the main clause with the verb phrase in a sentence. For example: 1. "He gave his father a present for his birthday." - In this sentence, "his father" acts as the base or direct object, and "a present" is the subordinating clause that introduces the subject "he." 2. "The boss ordered me to