Question

Which is the subordinate clause in the sentence?

Some unprotected animals get swept out of the tide pool when waves rush in with much-needed moisture.

A.
some unprotected animals get swept out of the tide pool

B.
out of the tide pool

C.
when waves rush in with much-needed moisture

D.
with much-needed moisture

Answer 1

An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, a subordinate clause cannot. So take a look at the sentence, which part can stand alone? I would say "Some unprotected animals get swept out of the tide pool" could be it's own sentence. That leaves "when waves rush in with much-needed moisture."

Answer 2

I thought so, thanks. :)

Answer 3

Not a problem!