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Dependent (subordinate) clauses are clauses that have a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
An example is:
When the cat ran under the car.
This is a dependent clause because the word "when" makes the statement unable to stand on its own.
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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.
What is another term for a dependent clause?
Another term for a dependent clause is a subordinate clause. It is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is dependent on another clause to provide context and meaning.
Do you use a comma to separate a dependent clause and a verb?
No, a comma is not used to separate a dependent clause and a verb. Instead, a comma is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause.
An adjective clause is a clause that?
a dependent clause that modifies a noun
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
What are some examples of independent and dependent clause?
Independent clause: "I went to the store." Dependent clause: "Because it was raining."
What kind of sentence has one independent and one dependent clause?
A complex sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause. The independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while the dependent clause cannot.
What clause must always be combined with an independent clause?
A dependent clause.
Is sit on the ground an dependent clause?
"Sit on the ground" can be a complete sentence or an independent clause. Without a subordinating conjunction, it can not be a dependent clause.
