Dependent clause does not express a complete thought, and must be attached to a main clause. Cannot stand alone. DEPENDENT CLAUSES: 1. because it is relaxing. 2. so he has no friends. Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence. 13. My mother is a nurse since she likes to help people. 14. After the storm there were branches in the street. 15. I asked the question that no one else wanted to ask. 16. Frank took the bus, which shows how democratic he is. 17. Sheila eats carrots when she wants to have a snack. 18. If you want to be my friend, you will tell me the truth. 19. They get along well because they never see each other. 20. Although we requested help, we didn’t get any.