Identifying and determining the correct number of dependents is a critical component of completing the taxpayer’s return. The deduction for personal and dependency exemptions is …

All clauses have a subject and a verb. But clauses come in two forms: independent and dependent. This handout examines dependent clauses: identifying and constructing them to …

To be a DEPENDENT WORD (DW), the word MUST be followed by an S-V group. An S-V group starting with a DW is called a DEPENDENT CLAUSE. If a sentence starts with a DC, a comma …

A dependent clause (also called a subordinate clause) is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. Therefore, a dependent clause cannot be …

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it must be accompanied by an independent clause. To join a dependent and independent clause in a sentence, a …

All applicants for federal student aid are considered either “independent” or “dependent.” If you answer YES to ANY of these questions, then you may be an independent student. You may …

• When the dependent (subordinate) clause follows the independent clause, don’t use a comma before or after the subordinating conjunction (connecting word).