Question

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. after they went shopping at the mall is the dependent clause.

Explanation:

A dependent clause is defined as a group of words that contain a subject and  a verb. They also don't express a complete thought and can't stand alone.

Option A doesn't have a subject or a verb, Option B doesn't have a subject, and Option D expresses a complete thought.

Therefore, C. is the correct answer.

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