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: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.
Original Independent Clause: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.
Original Dependent Clause: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.
New Independent Clause: He sought for more social importance than he had earned.
Subordinating Conjunction: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.
Original Independent Clause: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.
Original Dependent Clause: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.
New Independent Clause: The crowds bustled all day, although the sale was over.
Subordinating Conjunction: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.
Original Independent Clause: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.
Original Dependent Clause: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.
New Independent Clause: Darla waited by the escalator while Tina purchased a dress.
Subordinating Conjunction: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.
Original Independent Clause: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.
Original Dependent Clause: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.
New Independent Clause: Drive down Front Street until you see the post office.
Subordinating Conjunction: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.
Original Independent Clause: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.
Original Dependent Clause: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.
New Independent Clause: Mercedes attended the ball last year, whereas I’ve gone the past two years.
Subordinating Conjunction: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.
Original Independent Clause: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.
Original Dependent Clause: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.
New Independent Clause: Dr. Stevens spoke as though he had something on his mind.
Subordinating Conjunction: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.
Original Independent Clause: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.
Original Dependent Clause: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.
New Independent Clause: Timothy will stay at the library as long as he can tonight.
Subordinating Conjunction: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.
Original Independent Clause: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.
Original Dependent Clause: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.
New Independent Clause: If they do not arrive soon, we will start the movie without them.
Subordinating Conjunction: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.
Original Independent Clause: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.
Original Dependent Clause: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.
New Independent Clause: Scott would rather see the movie before he reads the book.
Subordinating Conjunction: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.
Original Independent Clause: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.
Original Dependent Clause: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.
New Independent Clause: We will arrive early so that we can find good seats.
Subordinating Conjunction: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.
Original Independent Clause: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.
Original Dependent Clause: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.
New Independent Clause: The coach warned us we would lose unless we practiced harder.
Subordinating Conjunction: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.
Original Independent Clause: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.
Original Dependent Clause: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.
New Independent Clause: After the assembly is over, Simon is going to leave.
Subordinating Conjunction: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.
Original Independent Clause: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.
Original Dependent Clause: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.
New Independent Clause: If the principal permits it, the chess club will host a tournament.
Subordinating Conjunction: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.
Original Independent Clause: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.
Original Dependent Clause: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.
New Independent Clause: As soon as you finish packing, we will leave.
Subordinating Conjunction: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.
Original Independent Clause: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.
Original Dependent Clause: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.
New Independent Clause: Courtney is in the habit of jogging every afternoon since she joined the track team.
Subordinating Conjunction: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.
Original Independent Clause: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.
Original Dependent Clause: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.
New Independent Clause: Everyone has a great time whenever Aunt Mae comes for a visit.
Subordinating Conjunction: He listened to music until he fell asleep.
Original Independent Clause: He listened to music until he fell asleep.
Original Dependent Clause: He listened to music until he fell asleep.
New Independent Clause: He listened to music until he fell asleep.
Subordinating Conjunction: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.
Original Independent Clause: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.
Original Dependent Clause: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.
New Independent Clause: Whenever I see a mountain, I want to climb it.
Subordinating Conjunction: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.
Original Independent Clause: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.
Original Dependent Clause: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.
New Independent Clause: We will leave for vacation as soon as the tickets arrive.
Subordinating Conjunction: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.
Original Independent Clause: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.
Original Dependent Clause: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.
New Independent Clause: While many people have watched a marathon race, few have ever competed in one.