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	Classroom Today Learn about dependent clauses Dependent Clauses Today you are going to learn about dependent clauses an important part of English grammar. Hey if you cannot understand something on this page, then use the Fun Easy English dictionary (opens in a new window) Quick Links Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec September Dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30     Grammar: Dependent Clauses Definition of a dependent clause. 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. Fun Easy English Grammar Lessons From YOUR Teacher: Dependent Clauses This is another really difficult concept in English grammar. Clauses can either be dependent or independent and knowing the difference can be difficult. Keep on studying and eventually you will understand and be able to use dependent clauses.   Additional Information Study Tips (Beginner - Listening) Avoid Ineffective Study Methods. An audio lesson to help you study English more effectively. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English study tips. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.