*GRAMMAR 8.3 PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, February 10) - Brittany Dudzik | Library

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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.

Sentence #1: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.

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Subordinating Conjunction: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.

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Original Independent Clause: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.

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Original Dependent Clause: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.

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New Independent Clause: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.

Sentence #2: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.

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Subordinating Conjunction: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.

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Original Independent Clause: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.

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Original Dependent Clause: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.

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New Independent Clause: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.

Sentence #3: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.

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Original Independent Clause: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.

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Original Dependent Clause: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.

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New Independent Clause: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.

Sentence #4: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.

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Original Independent Clause: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.

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Original Dependent Clause: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.

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New Independent Clause: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.

Sentence #5: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.

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Original Independent Clause: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.

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Original Dependent Clause: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.

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New Independent Clause: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.

Sentence #6: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.

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Original Independent Clause: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.

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Original Dependent Clause: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.

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New Independent Clause: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.

Sentence #7: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.

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Original Independent Clause: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.

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Original Dependent Clause: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.

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New Independent Clause: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.

Sentence #8: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.

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Subordinating Conjunction: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.

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Original Independent Clause: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.

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Original Dependent Clause: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.

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New Independent Clause: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.

Sentence #9: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.

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Original Independent Clause: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.

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Original Dependent Clause: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.

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New Independent Clause: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.

Sentence #10: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.

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Subordinating Conjunction: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.

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Original Independent Clause: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.

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Original Dependent Clause: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.

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New Independent Clause: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.

Sentence #11: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.

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Subordinating Conjunction: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.

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Original Independent Clause: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.

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Original Dependent Clause: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.

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New Independent Clause: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.

Sentence #12: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.

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Subordinating Conjunction: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.

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Original Independent Clause: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.

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Original Dependent Clause: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.

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New Independent Clause: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.

Sentence #13: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.

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Subordinating Conjunction: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.

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Original Independent Clause: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.

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Original Dependent Clause: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.

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New Independent Clause: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.

Sentence #14: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.

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Subordinating Conjunction: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.

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Original Independent Clause: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.

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Original Dependent Clause: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.

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New Independent Clause: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.

Sentence #15: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.

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Original Independent Clause: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.

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Original Dependent Clause: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.

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New Independent Clause: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.

Sentence #16: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.

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Original Independent Clause: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.

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Original Dependent Clause: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.

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New Independent Clause: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.

Sentence #17: He listened to music until he fell asleep.

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Subordinating Conjunction: He listened to music until he fell asleep.

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Original Independent Clause: He listened to music until he fell asleep.

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Original Dependent Clause: He listened to music until he fell asleep.

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New Independent Clause: He listened to music until he fell asleep.

Sentence #18: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.

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Original Independent Clause: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.

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Original Dependent Clause: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.

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New Independent Clause: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.

Sentence #19: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.

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Subordinating Conjunction: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.

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Original Independent Clause: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.

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Original Dependent Clause: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.

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New Independent Clause: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.

Sentence #20: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.

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Subordinating Conjunction: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.

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Original Independent Clause: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.

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Original Dependent Clause: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.

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