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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the subordinating conjunction in each sentence. (20 points)
*You may put no more than three words in each box for your answer.
2. Identify the original independent clause. (20 points)
*Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.
3. Identify the original dependent clause. (20 points)
*DO NOT use a capital letter or any end punctuation in your answer.
4. Identify the new independent clause that would be formed if you removed
the subordinating conjunction. (20 points)
*Use a capital letter and end punctuation in your answer.
Subordinating Conjunction: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.
Original Independent Clause: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.
Original Dependent Clause: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.
New Independent Clause: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.
Subordinating Conjunction: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.
Original Independent Clause: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.
Original Dependent Clause: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.
New Independent Clause: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.
Subordinating Conjunction: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.
Original Independent Clause: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.
Original Dependent Clause: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.
New Independent Clause: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.
Subordinating Conjunction: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.
Original Independent Clause: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.
Original Dependent Clause: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.
New Independent Clause: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.
Subordinating Conjunction: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.
Original Independent Clause: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.
Original Dependent Clause: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.
New Independent Clause: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.
Subordinating Conjunction: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.
Original Independent Clause: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.
Original Dependent Clause: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.
New Independent Clause: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.
Subordinating Conjunction: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.
Original Independent Clause: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.
Original Dependent Clause: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.
New Independent Clause: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.
Subordinating Conjunction: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?
Original Independent Clause: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?
Original Dependent Clause: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?
New Independent Clause: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?
Subordinating Conjunction: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.
Original Independent Clause: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.
Original Dependent Clause: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.
New Independent Clause: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.
Subordinating Conjunction: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.
Original Independent Clause: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.
Original Dependent Clause: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.
New Independent Clause: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.
Subordinating Conjunction: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.
Original Independent Clause: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.
Original Dependent Clause: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.
New Independent Clause: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.
Subordinating Conjunction: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.
Original Independent Clause: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.
Original Dependent Clause: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.
New Independent Clause: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.
Subordinating Conjunction: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.
Original Independent Clause: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.
Original Dependent Clause: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.
New Independent Clause: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.
Subordinating Conjunction: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.
Original Independent Clause: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.
Original Dependent Clause: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.
New Independent Clause: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.
Subordinating Conjunction: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.
Original Independent Clause: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.
Original Dependent Clause: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.
New Independent Clause: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.
Subordinating Conjunction: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.
Original Independent Clause: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.
Original Dependent Clause: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.
New Independent Clause: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.
Subordinating Conjunction: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.
Original Independent Clause: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.
Original Dependent Clause: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.
New Independent Clause: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.
Subordinating Conjunction: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.
Original Independent Clause: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.
Original Dependent Clause: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.
New Independent Clause: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.
Subordinating Conjunction: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.
Original Independent Clause: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.
Original Dependent Clause: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.
New Independent Clause: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.
Subordinating Conjunction: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.
Original Independent Clause: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.
Original Dependent Clause: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.
New Independent Clause: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.