A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It relies on an independent clause to form a complete sentence. Dependent clauses can function as adverbial, adjectival, or nominal clauses, and they often begin with subordinating conjunctions such as "because," "although," "since," or "when."
A dependent clause, also known as a subordinating clause, is a group of words that contains both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It relies on an independent clause (main clause) to form a complete thought. In other words, a dependent clause needs an independent clause to make sense and convey a complete idea. Dependent clauses are often introduced by subordinating conjunctions, such as "although," "because," "when," "if," "while," "since," etc.
