Learn English – Can a subordinate clause split subject and verb in the main clause

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E.g. are these correct?

  • Following the rules, even if it's difficult, is essential.
  • Following the rules, although it's difficult, is essential.

Best Answer

Yes, there's nothing wrong with either sentence. They're both grammatical and idiomatic. The subordinate clauses you inserted in both sentences can come at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of each sentence.

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