second dependent clause), adverbially modifies the verbs of both main clauses. Non-finite dependent clauses Dependent clauses may be headed by an infinitive, gerund, or other non-finite verb form, which in linguistics is called deranked. For instance: Sit up straight while singing. In these cases, the subject of the dependent clause may take a non-nominative form. An example is: I want him to vanish. See also Clause Independent clause Relative clause Dependent statement Responsive predicate Relative pronoun Grammatical conjunction Sentence Compound sentence Simple sentence Subjunctive mood Temporal clause (Latin) References External links Owl Online Writing Lab Archive: Identifying Independent and Dependent Clauses Clauses English grammar