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Identify the dependent clause:
"I took out my umbrella because it was raining outside."
"...because it was raining outside."
Is there something wrong with this sentence?
"Even though I drank medicine I still have a headache."
A comma is required after a dependent clause that starts a sentence.
"Even though I drank medicine, I still have a headache."
True or false:
Dependent clauses can stand alone as a complete sentence.
False!
Identify the dependent clause:
"While my mom scolds my little brother, his eyes are glued to his iPad."
"While my mom scolds my little brother,..."
Is there something wrong with this sentence?
"I put the book which I was reading on the shelf."
Commas need to be placed around "which I was reading" because it is nonessential information.
"I put the book, which I was reading, on the shelf."
True or false:
Dependent clauses can appear anywhere in a sentence (beginning, middle, or end).
True!
Identify the dependent clause:
"My dog, who is a German shepherd, is running around in my backyard."
"...who is a German shepherd,..."
Is there something wrong with this sentence?
"I will call you when I get home."
No errors! The phrase "when I get home" is used to complete/clarify the sentence's meaning, making it essential.
True or false:
Dependent clauses that come after an independent clause require a comma before it.
False!