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Joining clauses

A linking word, a clause, and a comma you can't leave out.

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Called
kõrvallaused
subordinate clauses in an English grammar book

What it is for

  • A comma always goes before "that", "because" and friends
  • The word order changes inside that part

    • Töötan firmas, mis toodab autode varuosi.

      I work for a company that manufactures car parts.

    • Sa oled väga tubli, et oma tervisest hoolid.

      It is very good of you to take care of your health.

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  • Long chains of them are normal in writing, rarer out loud

    • Watch out

    Estonian commas follow the grammar, not the places you'd pause reading aloud, so English instincts go wrong both ways.

    Where the course teaches it

    7 units
    • Opinions and disagreementB1Give an opinion, agree, disagree politely and say why.
    • Two things at onceB2Join two actions into one sentence, the way written Estonian likes to.
    • The artsB2Review a film, a book or an exhibition and back up your verdict.
    • Building a caseB2Structure a written argument, with concession and counter-argument.
    • Long sentences that stay clearC1Build a three-clause sentence that stays readable, with every comma in the right place.
    • Ideas in the abstractC1Discuss an abstract idea without reaching for a concrete example every sentence.
    • Holding a text togetherC1Signpost a long text so a reader never loses the thread.

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