Question

Which sentence includes a dependent clause?
Responses

On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat.
On the way to the store, Nicole saw a lost cat. - no response given

When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall.
When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall. - no response given

The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday.
The boy received a dog named Rover for his birthday. - no response given

They gave sandwiches to the children on paper plates.

1 answer

The sentence that includes a dependent clause is:

"When looking out the window, they saw the first leaf fall."

The phrase "When looking out the window" is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.