Question

Choose the answer that identifies the dependent clause in the sentence.
The trucks crisscrossed the city, and the drivers spread sand on icy patches so that drivers could safely get to work.

The trucks crisscrossed the city
and the drivers spread sand on icy patches
on icy patches
so that drivers could safely get to work

Answer 1

A dependent clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It doesn't make a complete sentence so it cannot stand alone. A dependent clause is marked by a dependent clause word. These are words added to an independent clause which turns it into a dependent clause.
example : Terry studied in the library for her history test. (independent clause)
When Terry studied in the library for her History test (dependent clause - does not make a complete thought)

Lets look at the problem.......
(1) The trucks crisscrossed the city (Independent or dependent) ? Doesit make a complete thought ? (yes it does)
(2) The drivers spread sand on icy patches (Independent or dependent) ? Does it make a complete thought ? The reason I left " and " out is because it is a conjunction - small words that can join two independent clauses.
(3) So that drivers could safely get to work (Independent or dependent) Does it express a complete thought ? Think about it ?........no it doesn't.
" so that" is the dependent clause words. So your answer is the last one.

Answer 2

The answer is D.