1. After John caught the fish, Kelly caught one also.
Subordinate clause: After John caught the fish
Subordinating conjunction: After
2. The prince and his knights rode into the valley because the dragon had burned the village.
Subordinate clause: because the dragon had burned the village
Subordinating conjunction: because
3. If Louise goes to the store, she will be late for the movie.
Subordinate clause: If Louise goes to the store
Subordinating conjunction: If
4. I like to eat lunch outside when the sun is shining.
Subordinate clause: when the sun is shining
Subordinating conjunction: when
5. The ball bounced into the hole where Casey and Robert could not reach it.
Subordinate clause: where Casey and Robert could not reach it
Subordinating conjunction: where
6. Since his car broke down, Mr. Evans rides the bus to work.
Subordinate clause: Since his car broke down
Subordinating conjunction: Since
7. In Paris, the French boy played on the bridge until his mother called him home.
Subordinate clause: until his mother called him home
Subordinating conjunction: until
8. While the family slept, the mouse ran through the kitchen and ate the bread.
Subordinate clause: While the family slept
Subordinating conjunction: While
9. On his birthday Adam received a football, which he traded for a baseball bat.
Subordinate clause: which he traded for a baseball bat
Subordinating conjunction: which
10. Unless you have another idea, we will play Will's game this afternoon.
Subordinate clause: Unless you have another idea
Subordinating conjunction: Unless
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of dependent clause worksheet.
