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The worksheet asks you to underline the dependent clause in each sentence. A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction (like *although, because, since, when, until, if, unless*, etc.).
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
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We will go through each sentence and identify the dependent clause (the part that depends on the main clause to make sense).
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1. I went to the store even though I didn't really need anything.
- "I went to the store" → independent clause
- "even though I didn't really need anything" → dependent clause
✔ Underline: *even though I didn't really need anything*
2. When I saw Janet, she was on her bicycle.
- "When I saw Janet" → dependent clause (starts with "when")
- "she was on her bicycle" → independent clause
✔ Underline: *When I saw Janet*
3. So that we can all have some, I made extra cookies.
- "So that we can all have some" → dependent clause (purpose)
- "I made extra cookies" → independent clause
✔ Underline: *So that we can all have some*
4. The dog likes the cat although the cat has mixed feelings.
- "The dog likes the cat" → independent
- "although the cat has mixed feelings" → dependent clause
✔ Underline: *although the cat has mixed feelings*
5. Before I commit to anything, tell me all the details.
- "Before I commit to anything" → dependent clause (time/condition)
- "tell me all the details" → independent (imperative sentence)
✔ Underline: *Before I commit to anything*
6. I am looking forward to my new job, which I expect to enjoy.
- "I am looking forward to my new job" → independent
- "which I expect to enjoy" → dependent clause (relative clause modifying "job")
✔ Underline: *which I expect to enjoy*
7. Until the bell rang, I worked on my paper.
- "Until the bell rang" → dependent clause (time)
- "I worked on my paper" → independent
✔ Underline: *Until the bell rang*
8. I won't go to the dance unless you go with me.
- "I won't go to the dance" → independent
- "unless you go with me" → dependent clause (condition)
✔ Underline: *unless you go with me*
9. If you're going to the kitchen, please bring me some water.
- "If you're going to the kitchen" → dependent clause (condition)
- "please bring me some water" → independent
✔ Underline: *If you're going to the kitchen*
10. Only if we feel like it will we go out later.
- "Only if we feel like it" → dependent clause (condition)
- "will we go out later" → independent
✔ Underline: *Only if we feel like it*
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1. even though I didn't really need anything
2. When I saw Janet
3. So that we can all have some
4. although the cat has mixed feelings
5. Before I commit to anything
6. which I expect to enjoy
7. Until the bell rang
8. unless you go with me
9. If you're going to the kitchen
10. Only if we feel like it
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- Dependent clauses usually begin with subordinating conjunctions: *although, because, since, when, before, after, until, if, unless, so that,* etc.
- They cannot stand alone — they rely on an independent clause to form a complete thought.
- Identifying them helps understand sentence structure and improve writing clarity.
You've now correctly identified all the dependent clauses! 🎉
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Understanding the Task
The worksheet asks you to underline the dependent clause in each sentence. A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction (like *although, because, since, when, until, if, unless*, etc.).
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
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Step-by-Step Analysis
We will go through each sentence and identify the dependent clause (the part that depends on the main clause to make sense).
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1. I went to the store even though I didn't really need anything.
- "I went to the store" → independent clause
- "even though I didn't really need anything" → dependent clause
✔ Underline: *even though I didn't really need anything*
2. When I saw Janet, she was on her bicycle.
- "When I saw Janet" → dependent clause (starts with "when")
- "she was on her bicycle" → independent clause
✔ Underline: *When I saw Janet*
3. So that we can all have some, I made extra cookies.
- "So that we can all have some" → dependent clause (purpose)
- "I made extra cookies" → independent clause
✔ Underline: *So that we can all have some*
4. The dog likes the cat although the cat has mixed feelings.
- "The dog likes the cat" → independent
- "although the cat has mixed feelings" → dependent clause
✔ Underline: *although the cat has mixed feelings*
5. Before I commit to anything, tell me all the details.
- "Before I commit to anything" → dependent clause (time/condition)
- "tell me all the details" → independent (imperative sentence)
✔ Underline: *Before I commit to anything*
6. I am looking forward to my new job, which I expect to enjoy.
- "I am looking forward to my new job" → independent
- "which I expect to enjoy" → dependent clause (relative clause modifying "job")
✔ Underline: *which I expect to enjoy*
7. Until the bell rang, I worked on my paper.
- "Until the bell rang" → dependent clause (time)
- "I worked on my paper" → independent
✔ Underline: *Until the bell rang*
8. I won't go to the dance unless you go with me.
- "I won't go to the dance" → independent
- "unless you go with me" → dependent clause (condition)
✔ Underline: *unless you go with me*
9. If you're going to the kitchen, please bring me some water.
- "If you're going to the kitchen" → dependent clause (condition)
- "please bring me some water" → independent
✔ Underline: *If you're going to the kitchen*
10. Only if we feel like it will we go out later.
- "Only if we feel like it" → dependent clause (condition)
- "will we go out later" → independent
✔ Underline: *Only if we feel like it*
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✔ Final Answer: Underlined Dependent Clauses
1. even though I didn't really need anything
2. When I saw Janet
3. So that we can all have some
4. although the cat has mixed feelings
5. Before I commit to anything
6. which I expect to enjoy
7. Until the bell rang
8. unless you go with me
9. If you're going to the kitchen
10. Only if we feel like it
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Dependent clauses usually begin with subordinating conjunctions: *although, because, since, when, before, after, until, if, unless, so that,* etc.
- They cannot stand alone — they rely on an independent clause to form a complete thought.
- Identifying them helps understand sentence structure and improve writing clarity.
You've now correctly identified all the dependent clauses! 🎉
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of nonrestrictive clause worksheet.
