English-2
Grade-8
Easy
Question
Identify the dependent clause from the following sentence.
The authorities took further action after Matt admitted the mistake.
- The authorities took further action
- After Matt admitted the mistake
- None of the above
Hint:
- A Dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.
- Often a dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker word. A dependent marker word is a word added to the beginning of an independent clause that makes it into a dependent clause. Example- after, as, as if etc.
The correct answer is: After Matt admitted the mistake
Solution : Option (b) After Matt admitted the mistake.
Here, "After Matt admitted the mistake". is a dependent clause. Even though it contains a subject and a verb it doesn't express a complete thought . The question "what happened after Matt admitted the mistake " is left unanswered. Also it begins with the dependent marker word "after".
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