12 Why is a dependent clause also known as a subordinate clause? O A. because it is joined to a sentence by a colon OB. because it is joined to a sentence by a subordinate conjunction O c. because it is a sentence fragment O D. because it is a run-on sentence

O B. because it is joined to a sentence by a subordinate conjunction.

Explanation:

An independent clause, on the other hand, can stand on its own as a complete sentence and needs no other clauses to be complete.

A dependent clause is a group of words or phrases that do not complete a thought and cannot stand on its own as a complete sentence. It needs an independent clause to be a complete sentence. Moreover, it also needs a subordinating conjunction to be joined to the main clause.

A dependent clause is also known as a subordinate clause because it is joined to a sentence by a subordinate conjunction. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

1. both men a determined to break douglass.

2. douglass is still considered to be one of captain anthony's possessions.

3. douglass escapes to freedom in the north and changes his name.

4. the events are usually written from a distance in time.

5. the recording of events in chronological order.