Main Clause: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra. (4)

Subordinate Clause: Although English is my favorite subject, I also like algebra. (6)

Main Clause: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy. (6)

Subordinate Clause: We can go to the mall unless you are too busy. (5)

Main Clause: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English. (7)

Subordinate Clause: Madeline is from a part of France where few people speak English. (5)

Main Clause: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down. (6)

Subordinate Clause: The judge, who was angered by the outburst, slammed her gavel down. (6)

Main Clause: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled. (8)

Subordinate Clause: When we arrived at the hotel, we discovered that our reservation had been canceled. (6)

Main Clause: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets. (7)

Subordinate Clause: Though many of us stood in line, only a few people bought concert tickets. (7)

Main Clause: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants. (7)

Subordinate Clause: Maggie, whose birthday is in July, has already decided what she wants. (5)

Main Clause: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business. (6)

Subordinate Clause: The restaurant where we used to eat dinner went out of business. (6)

Main Clause: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots. (4)

Subordinate Clause: I peeled the potatoes while my mother shredded the carrots. (6)

Main Clause: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard. (4)

Subordinate Clause: Because the subject was complicated, Brad studied very hard. (5)

Main Clause: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first. (8)

Subordinate Clause: Whenever we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for the giraffes first. (5)

Main Clause: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong. (6)

Subordinate Clause: Dawn’s letter had a sad tone, as if something had gone wrong. (6)

Main Clause: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends. (5)

Subordinate Clause: Until Diana learned to trust, she had very few friends. (5)

Main Clause: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated. (5)

Subordinate Clause: The computer that Jill bought a year ago is already outdated. (6)

Main Clause: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded. (5)

Subordinate Clause: Because the epidemic had grown worse, the area hospitals were overcrowded. (6)

Main Clause: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush. (5)

Subordinate Clause: Whenever we go to the dentist, she encourages us to brush. (6)

Main Clause: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude. (7)

Subordinate Clause: My uncle reads at the dinner table, a habit that I consider rude. (6)

Main Clause: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it. (4)

Subordinate Clause: When you finish your drawing, you may frame it. (5)

Main Clause: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others. (5)

Subordinate Clause: The detective solved the mystery that had baffled so many others. (6)

Main Clause: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night. (5)

Subordinate Clause: My cell phone always dies if I forget to plug it in at night. (9)

Main Clause: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy. (9)

Subordinate Clause: The fairy tales that my mother read to me years ago inspired my love of writing fantasy. (8)

Main Clause: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them. (11)

Subordinate Clause: I have hidden all the presents I bought under the bed so that my mother won’t find them. (7)

Main Clause: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut. (3)

Subordinate Clause: I didn’t notice that you had gotten a haircut. (6)

Main Clause: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets. (7)

Subordinate Clause: Boats are used for transportation in Venice because there are more canals than streets. (7)

Main Clause: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours. (6)

Subordinate Clause: Because of my school debt, I have to work extra hours. (5)