Dependent Clauses

The New England states are located in the northeast where the winters can be very cold.

Dependent Clause connecting word: ​ (a)  

• where
• can
• located

The American Revolution began when colonists protested against British rule.

Dependent Clause connecting word: ​ (a)  

• when
• protested
• began

Shipbuilding was important until other industries developed.

Dependent Clause connecting word: ​ (a)  

• until
• other
• important

Many New Englanders became sailors because they lived near the sea.

Dependent Clause connecting word: ​ (a)  

• because
• became
• lived

Boston became the capital of Massachusetts in 1632 when Massachusetts was still a colony.

Dependent Clause connecting word: ​ (a)  

• when
• became
• still

Read the sentence below:

This region is special because it has a rich heritage.

Which phrase is the dependent clause?

• because it has a rich heritage

• This region is special

• special because it has

Read the sentence below:

New Orleans, Louisiana, was founded in 1718 when French settlers began clearing the brush.

Which phrase is the dependent clause?

• New Orleans, Louisiana, was founded in 1718

• when French settlers began clearing the brush

• the brush

Read the sentence below:

Because it sits on a river bend, New Orleans is called the Crescent City.

Which phrase is the dependent clause?

• New Orleans is called the Crescent City

• sits on a river

• because it sits on a river bend

Read the sentence below:

Before Louisiana belonged to Spain, it was a French Settlement.

Which phrase is the dependent clause?

• before Louisiana belonged to Spain

• it was a French

• it was a French Settlement

Read the sentence below:

When people go there, they often eat tasty food.

Which phrase is the dependent clause?

• when people go there

• they often eat tasty food

• often eat