Identify the following Clause:You must wait here until I get back. The underlined clause is
Correct answer: B. Dependent clause
- A. Independent clause
- B. Dependent clause
- C. Adjective clause
- D. Preposition clause
Explanation
A dependent clause (also known as a subordinate clause) cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It depends on the main clause to provide context and meaning. "Until I get back" is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on the main clause "You must wait here" to make sense.
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