Dependent Clauses and Subordinating Conjunctions

What is a dependent clause?

• A dependent clause is a group of words that always comes at the beginning of a sentence.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• A dependent clause is a group of words that does not contain a subject.

Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

• nevertheless

• therefore

• although

• because

How does a dependent clause differ from an independent clause?

• An independent clause relies on a dependent clause for meaning.

• An independent clause is always shorter than a dependent clause.

• A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A dependent clause relies on an independent clause for meaning.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

• Since

• During

• Because

• Although

Can a dependent clause stand alone as a complete sentence? Why or why not?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Depends on the context

Rewrite the following sentence to include a dependent clause: 'She went to the store.'

• While she went to the store, she bought some groceries.

• She went to the store, then she went home.

• She went to the store, she bought some groceries.

• She went to the store, which was closed.

Explain the role of a subordinating conjunction in a sentence.

• Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and connect them to independent clauses.

• Subordinating conjunctions separate independent clauses

• Subordinating conjunctions introduce coordinating clauses

• Subordinating conjunctions modify adjectives in a sentence

What is the purpose of using dependent clauses in writing?

• To simplify sentences and reduce complexity.

• To confuse readers and make sentences harder to understand.

• To provide additional information and add complexity to sentences.

• To eliminate the need for punctuation in writing.

Create a sentence using a dependent clause that shows cause and effect.

• Due to the heavy traffic, the flight arrived early.

• As the fire alarm went off, the party continued without interruption.

• Because it was raining, the picnic was canceled.

• Since the sun was shining, the snowstorm hit unexpectedly.

In the sentence 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.', what is the dependent clause?

• while the wind blows.

• because it is sunny.

• if it stops raining.

• when it starts snowing.