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Dependent Clause

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A dependent clause has a subject and verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Course connection

ACT English: Conventions of Standard English: Punctuation

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Dependent Clause appears across 1 ACT guide as a remediation concept.
  2. Dependent clauses need to connect to an independent clause to form a complete sentence.