Dependent Clauses
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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence. In most cases, a dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker word.

Here is an example:

In this example “when” is the dependant marker word.

When Tony studied in the school canteen for his English Exam . . .

We can see that this is not a full sentence because although it contains a subject and a verb. It doesn’t contain a complete expression.

In most cases a dependent marker word is a word added to the beginning of an independent clause that makes it into a dependent clause.

When Tony studied in the school canteen for his English Exam . . .
Some common dependent markers are: after, although, as, as if, because, before, even if, even though, if, in order to, since, though, unless, until, whatever, when, whenever, whether, and while.

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The consonant [v] as in very, over and save
Upper teeth: Touching the lower lip.
Airstream: Continuous, without interruption.

Vocal chords: Vibrating.
The sound /v/ will be easy for you to make if you concentrate on
placing your upper teeth over your bottom lip.
Look in the mirror as you practice the consonant [v],
and remember to make your vocal chords vibrate.

Now try practicing the [V] sound at the beginning, middle and end of words.

At the beginning of words
vine very valley
vase voice vowel
vote visit vacuum

In the middle of words
cover even movie
river over clever
every heavy eleven

At the end of words
move of leave
drive love carve
stove live brave