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PART 1 of 1
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: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.

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Original Independent Clause: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.

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Original Dependent Clause: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.

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New Independent Clause: Although I prefer apples, I also like strawberries.

Sentence #2: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.

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Original Independent Clause: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.

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Original Dependent Clause: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.

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New Independent Clause: Whenever the parents leave for work, the children throw a temper tantrum.

Sentence #3: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.

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Subordinating Conjunction: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.

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Original Independent Clause: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.

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Original Dependent Clause: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.

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New Independent Clause: The fans were quiet until the golfer putted.

Sentence #4: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world. 

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Subordinating Conjunction: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.

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Original Independent Clause: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.

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Original Dependent Clause: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.

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New Independent Clause: As long as I see you smile, I can face the world.

Sentence #5: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.

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Subordinating Conjunction: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.

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Original Independent Clause: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.

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Original Dependent Clause: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.

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New Independent Clause: When the verdict came in, the defendant sobbed.

Sentence #6: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.

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Original Independent Clause: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.

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Original Dependent Clause: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.

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New Independent Clause: Wherever the divers went, they found a treasure.

Sentence #7: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.

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Subordinating Conjunction: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.

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Original Independent Clause: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.

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Original Dependent Clause: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.

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New Independent Clause: The Jacksons lock their doors every night because thefts occur frequently in their town.

Sentence #8: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?

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Subordinating Conjunction: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?

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Original Independent Clause: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?

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Original Dependent Clause: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?

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New Independent Clause: Since you’re so sure you’re right, why don’t you raise your hand?

Sentence #9: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.

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Original Independent Clause: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.

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Original Dependent Clause: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.

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New Independent Clause: Before you go, be sure to turn off all the lights and close the curtains.

Sentence #10: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.

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Subordinating Conjunction: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.

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Original Independent Clause: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.

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Original Dependent Clause: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.

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New Independent Clause: When I found out about the concert, I was really upset.

Sentence #11: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.

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Original Independent Clause: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.

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Original Dependent Clause: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.

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New Independent Clause: Tim won’t be able to attend summer school unless there is another vacancy in the class.

Sentence #12: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.

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Original Independent Clause: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.

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Original Dependent Clause: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.

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New Independent Clause: Because the weather was good, my brother played basketball outside the house.

Sentence #13: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.

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Subordinating Conjunction: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.

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Original Independent Clause: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.

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Original Dependent Clause: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.

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New Independent Clause: I haven’t had food this good since I left New York in the spring.

Sentence #14: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.

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Original Independent Clause: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.

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Original Dependent Clause: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.

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New Independent Clause: Don’t touch the computer by the window if it is still printing.

Sentence #15: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.

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Original Independent Clause: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.

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Original Dependent Clause: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.

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New Independent Clause: Hydrofoil watercraft move at greater speeds than conventional boats because they can glide across the water.

Sentence #16: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.

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Original Independent Clause: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.

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Original Dependent Clause: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.

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New Independent Clause: Let’s lift weights at the gym before we go play tennis.

Sentence #17: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.

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Subordinating Conjunction: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.

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Original Independent Clause: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.

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Original Dependent Clause: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.

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New Independent Clause: Although there are many endangered species in America, there is much we can do to help them.

Sentence #18: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.

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Subordinating Conjunction: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.

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Original Independent Clause: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.

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Original Dependent Clause: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.

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New Independent Clause: We’ll win this game if you make this field goal before the end of the half.

Sentence #19: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.

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Subordinating Conjunction: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.

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Original Independent Clause: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.

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Original Dependent Clause: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.

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New Independent Clause: I feel better, though I haven’t regained all of my strength yet.

Sentence #20: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.

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Subordinating Conjunction: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.

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Original Independent Clause: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.

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Original Dependent Clause: The realtor would not wait inside the house because it was spooky.

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