Dependent clauses

Dependent clauses

Practicing finding the dependent clause

Connectors to look for...

• Subordinating conjunctions (Ex. Since, When, Although, As, After, Because, If)

• Relative pronouns (Ex. Who, That, Which)

• These connectors are the first word of the dependent clause

Multiple Select

Which words could start a dependent clause?

• the

• because

• if

• when

• he

Dependent clause

I ran in the hall because I was late to class.

Since I forgot my lunch, I bought a school lunch.

The book that I left in my locker is ready to be returned.

Multiple Choice

Find the dependent clause:

When I get home, I read a book.

• When I get home

• I read a book

Multiple Choice

Find the dependent clause:

My sister, who is older than me, gave me some advice.

• My sister gave me some advice

• who is older than me

Multiple Choice

Find the dependent clause:

He was nervous because he does not like talking in front of class.

• He was nervous

• because he does not like talking in front of class

Open Ended

Write the dependent clause:

If you lose your phone, will you get a new one?

Open Ended

Write the dependent clause:

The key which opens this door is on the key chain.