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English Tip of the Day: 160 Dependent clauses

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Tip of the Day:

Dependent clauses

Usage Tip

A dependent clause is not a complete sentence. It must be used together with an independent clause to make sense.

Example Sentences

She enjoyed the museum which she visited yesterday.
He drew a picture which won a prize.

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Dialogue: What were you doing?

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