Asked by Kelley

What is the dependent clause in these sentences and are they nouns, adverbs, or adjectives?

All family members know why the dog must leave.

Why the dog must leave? Adverb

They realize that the dog will become a visually challenged person's constant companion.

They realize that? Noun
Answered by Ms. Sue
You've identified the first dependent clause -- but it is not an adverb. It answers WHAT after the verb.

In the second sentence, the clause must include the verb and complements. Yes, it's a noun clause.

Answered by Kelley
The first is an adjective.

The second is they realize that the dog will become?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Direct objects answer WHAT after a verb.

You still don't have the complete dependent clause in the second sentence.
Answered by Kelley
The first is a noun.

The second still confuses me because I have to leave an independent clause after naming the dependent clause....
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. The first one is a noun clause.

Independent clause: They realize

Dependent clause: that the dog will become a visually challenged person's constant companion.
Answered by Kelley
One more...
In fact, a visually challenged person can handle most traveling situations if a guide dog is with him or her.

If a guide dog is with him or her?
Adverb?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, you're right. :-)

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