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Dependent Clause
	Dependent Clause In this lesson you will learn the definition of a dependent clause and study examples of dependent clauses. Dependent Clause Definition A dependent clause: cannot stand alone as a sentence usually begins with a subordinate conjunction includes: noun clauses, adjective clauses, and adverb clauses the following should be noted: a sentence with an independent clause and any number of dependent clauses is referred to as a complex sentence a sentence with two or more independent clauses and any number of dependent clauses is referred to as a compound - complex sentence clauses should not be confused with phrases which do not express complete thoughts through combinations of subjects and predicates Dependent Clause Examples That the kid was making so much money bothered me. noun clause: That the kid was making so much money (functions as a subject) Her eyes were a shade of blue that reminded me of the sea. adjective clause: that reminded me of the sea I have a tendency to cry when I'm upset. adverb clause: when I'm upset My sister cried because she scraped her knee. (complex sentence) subjects: My sister, she predicates: cried, scraped her knee subordinate conjunction: because When they told me I won the contest, I cried, but I didn't faint. (compound-complex sentence) subjects: they, I, I, I predicates: told me, won the contest, cried, didn't faint coordinate conjunction: but The above sentence actually contains two dependent clauses. "When they told me" is one; the other is "(that) I won the contest." The "that" is understood to precede the "I won" and functions as a subordinate conjunction.   Additional Information Can You Find the Clauses? (Beginner - Listening) An audio lesson to help with your understanding of clauses. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program. Grammar Tips Can You Catch These Native Speaker Mistakes? (Beginner - Listening) An audio lesson to help with your understanding of common mistakes. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program. Commonly Confused Words: Part One (Beginner - Listening, reading) A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page. Commonly Confused Words: Part One (Beginner - Listening) An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program. Commonly Confused Words: Part Two (Beginner - Listening, reading) A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page. Commonly Confused Words: Part Two (Beginner - Listening) An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.