Question

What is the dependent clause in the following sentence: Dennis ate two apples and a piece of jerky because he was hungry.

because he was hungry

and a piece of jerky

Dennis ate

Dennis ate two apples

Answer 1

The dependent clause in the sentence "Dennis ate two apples and a piece of jerky because he was hungry" is **"because he was hungry."** This clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on the main clause for its meaning.