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Dependent/subordinate clauses start with relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that), relative adverbs(where, when, why), and subordinating conjunctions.
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Here are some words that are commonly used to introduce dependent clauses:
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as though
because
before
how
if
since
so that
than
that
though
unless
until
when
whenever
where
wherever
whether
which
whichever
while
who
whoever
whom
whomever
whose
why
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoA dependent clause starts with a subordinate conjunction that typically modifies a verb.
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Could you start a sentence with then?
Yes but it would be a dependent clause.
What are 5 keywords that can start a dependent clause?
Because, Though, Although, Which, As
Can a dependent clause start with doesn't?
doesnt mean a thing to me, unless it does to you.
Is a dependent clause without an attached independent clause considered a sentence fragment?
Yes, it is. That is why it is called "a dependent clause." It is dependent upon the independent clause.
What is a dependent and an inpendent clause?
Dependent clause is one that is dependent on other part. Independent clause always works alone by itself.
Fill in the blank A clause that doesn't make sense without the presence of another clause is called?
A clause that does not make sense without the presence of another clause is called a dependent clause.
Is regardless a transitional word?
yes, you can use it for the start of a dependent clause or a transition word
Where does the comma go after or before which?
The short answer: you don't need one.The long answer:Which is a subordinating conjunction, meaning that when it starts a clause, it makes a dependent clause which is an incomplete sentence.Grammar dictates the following comma placement in the pairing of clauses:(Independent Clause = IC, Dependent Clause = DC) IC DC or DC, ICSince which will start a dependent clause, provided that you put the independent clause first, you need not place a comma on behalf of the word which. If, however, the dependent clause goes first, you must place a comma after the entire clause, not just the word which.
An adjective clause is a clause that?
a dependent clause that modifies a noun
Which one cannot stand alone as a sentence independent clause or independent clause?
Only an independent clause can stand independently. A dependent clause is dependent on an independent clause.
What kind of clause contains a subject and a predicate?
It can be an independent clause or a dependent clause. It is an independent clause if does not have a word at the beginning like "but" or "because". If there is a word like this at the beginning of the clause, it is a dependent clause.
What should follow a dependent clause when the dependent clause comes first in a sentence.?
A comma
