what is a dependant clause

A dependent clause, also known as a subordinate clause, is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It is dependent on other words being added to it to create a sentence. Dependent clauses are usually introduced by subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns. Examples of subordinating conjunctions include "although," "because," "if," "since," "unless," and "while". Examples of relative pronouns include "who," "whom," "whose," "that," and "which". Dependent clauses can serve different functions within a sentence, such as acting as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns.