Question

Use the drop down menus to identify the dependent clause in each complex sentence. while patrick set the table , Fernando made dinner.

Ravi will send us a text messege if he is running late.
Susannah called her brother before she boarded the plane.

Answer 1

1. While Patrick set the table

2. If he is running late

3. Before she boarded the plane

Answer 2

1) While Patrick set the table

2) If he is running late

3) Before she boarded the plane

A Dependent Clause is a clause that cannot work by itself as a complete logical sentence, but has a nominal, adjectival, or adverbial function within a larger sentence. Also called Subordinate Clause.