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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What are the three types of dependent clauses?

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The three types of dependent clauses are adverb clauses, adjective clauses, and noun clauses.

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What is an adverb clause?

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An adverb clause is a dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, indicating time, place, reason, condition, or manner.

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Provide an example of an adverb clause.

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"Before we go on vacation, we must make reservations." The clause "Before we go on vacation" is an adverb clause.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

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Provide an example of an adjective clause.

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"The girl who lives across the street is my cousin." The clause "who lives across the street" is an adjective clause.

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What is a noun clause?

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A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in a sentence, often serving as a subject, object, or complement.

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Provide an example of a noun clause.

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"I can’t figure out why she said that." The clause "why she said that" is a noun clause.

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How can you identify an adverb clause in a sentence?

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An adverb clause can often be identified by its introductory subordinating conjunctions such as 'because', 'although', 'if', 'when', etc.

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What role do subordinating conjunctions play in dependent clauses?

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Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the independent clause.