Main Clause: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra.

Subordinate Clause: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra.

Main Clause: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy.

Subordinate Clause: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy.

Main Clause: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English.

Subordinate Clause: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English.

Main Clause: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down.

Subordinate Clause: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down.

Main Clause: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled.

Subordinate Clause: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled.

Main Clause: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets.

Subordinate Clause: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets.

Main Clause: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants.

Subordinate Clause: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants.

Main Clause: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business.

Subordinate Clause: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business.

Main Clause: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots.

Subordinate Clause: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots.

Main Clause: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard.

Subordinate Clause: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard.

Main Clause: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first.

Subordinate Clause: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first.

Main Clause: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong.

Subordinate Clause: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong.

Main Clause: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends.

Subordinate Clause: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends.

Main Clause: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated.

Subordinate Clause: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated.

Main Clause: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded.

Subordinate Clause: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded.

Main Clause: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush.

Subordinate Clause: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush.

Main Clause: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude.

Subordinate Clause: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude.

Main Clause: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it.

Subordinate Clause: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it.

Main Clause: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others.

Subordinate Clause: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others.

Main Clause: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night.

Subordinate Clause: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night.

Main Clause: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy.

Subordinate Clause: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy.

Main Clause: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them.

Subordinate Clause: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them.

Main Clause: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut.

Subordinate Clause: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut.

Main Clause: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets.

Subordinate Clause: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets.

Main Clause: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours.

Subordinate Clause: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours.