Dependent Clauses and Subordinating Conjunctions

True or false: A dependent clause is a complete thought.

Independent or dependent: The pony express did not last long.

Independent or dependent: Mail was carried by ships.

Independent or dependent: Because today's mail travels so slowly.

Independent or dependent: The pony express riders would often ride throughout the night.

Independent or dependent: While they were called pony boys.

Independent or dependent: When they carried the mail.

A subordinating conjunction links a dependent clause to an independent clause.

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: _____ he is here, he may as well stay for lunch. Options: If only, Before, Now that, Whether

Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: ________________ I had seen that movie three times, I watched it again. Options: When, Whereas, Although, Unless