Select the dependent clause.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the dependent clause in the given sentence about lightning and thunder. The focus is on understanding the structure of the sentence to find the clause that cannot stand alone.
Answer
"After a lightning bolt passes through the air"
"After a lightning bolt passes through the air" is the dependent clause.
Answer for screen readers
"After a lightning bolt passes through the air" is the dependent clause.
More Information
A dependent clause often starts with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone.
Tips
Common mistake is confusing a dependent clause with an independent clause because it contains a subject and a verb.
Sources
- Identifying Independent and Dependent Clauses - Purdue OWL - owl.purdue.edu
- Dependent Clause: Explanation and Examples - Grammar Monster - grammar-monster.com
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