Question

Select the group of words that is a dependent clause that can be added to this sentence.
________ we must pay attention to history.
1. Planning for the future,
2. If we want a better world,
3. Over the next few years,
4. Today and every single day,

Answer 1

If we want a better world,

Answer 2

Answer:

2. If we want a better world, we must pay attention to history.

Explanation:

Dependent clause that can be added to complete the sentence is 2. If we want a better world.

Dependent clause is a clause which do not convey complete idea. In other words, dependent clause cannot stand alone to express complete meaning of a sentence. In the above sentence, ‘if’ is the subordinating conjunction which is used in dependent clause.