Types of Dependent Clauses

Identify the clause: Sam needs new classes since he can’t see far off things.

• Independent (main)

• Dependent (subordinate)

Identify the clause: While you were partying, I was at home studying.

• independent (main) clause

• dependent (subordinate) clause

Identify the clause: Michelle screamed when she saw the spider that dangled from the one clean bathroom towel.

• noun clause

• relative clause

• adverbial clause

we took it to the animal shelter.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

The puppy [that we found] was friendly and playful.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

We debated [whose situation seemed worse.]

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Princess Bree, [who had slept for a century,] suddenly awakened.

• Adverb Clause

• Adjective Clause

• Noun Clause

Identify the clause: The book that you gave me was fascinating.

• A) Noun Clause

• B) Adjective Clause

• C) Adverb Clause

Identify the clause: I will call you when I arrive home.

• A) Noun Clause

• B) Adjective Clause

• C) Adverb Clause

Identify the clause: Whoever finishes first will win a prize.

• A) Noun Clause

• B) Adjective Clause

• C) Adverb Clause