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 suspended for tax …

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 add subordinate (often …

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 complete …

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 subordinating conjunction must …

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 not be required …

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