Read the sentence.

Question

The snow fort that James built must have been well-packed, because it lasted until the third day of June.

Which answers are dependent clauses?

Select all that apply.

Responses

because it lasted until the third day of June
because it lasted until the third day of June

must have been well-packed
must have been well-packed

that James built
that James built

The snow fort that James built

Answer 1

The dependent clause in the sentence is:

• because it lasted until the third day of June

The other options are not dependent clauses:

• must have been well-packed is an independent clause.
• that James built is a relative clause (but not a full dependent clause on its own).
• The snow fort that James built is an independent clause (it serves as the subject of the main clause).

So, the correct response is because it lasted until the third day of June.