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 try  it!  
Directions:  Identify  and  circle  the  subordinating  conjunction  in  each  sentence.    Label  independent  and  
dependent  clauses.  Add  commas  when  necessary.        
 
1.  When  I  met  Susan  her  eyes  were  red  because  she  had  been  crying.  

2.  We  searched  the  woods  around  the  lake  where  Adam  would  often  walk  when  he  was  feeling  blue.  

3.  He  will  always  be  considered  as  the  town’s  bravest  man  provided  the  truth  never  comes  out.  

4.  Although  I’ve  been  here  before  he’s  just  too  hard  to  ignore.  

5.  Because  it  was  raining  I  took  my  umbrella.  

6.  Since  I  have  no  money  I  can’t  go  to  the  movie.    

7.  I  lost  my  job  because  I  was  often  late.  

8.  John  is  short  whereas  Mary  is  tall.    

9.  Paula  was  given  the  position  even  though  she  had  no  experience.    

10.  Unless  you  practice  your  basketball  skills  will  never  improve.  

Independent  Practice  –  Part  1  

Directions:  Combine  the  following  sentences  using  a  subordinating  conjunction.    
 
1.  Some  apples  are  red.    Other  are  green.  (Whereas)  
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2.  The  boat  could  not  move.    There  was  no  wind.  (Since)  
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3.  Deer  are  cute.    They  eat  all  your  flowers.  (Although)  
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4.  Surfing  is  fun.    It  can  be  dangerous.  (Even  though)  
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5.  Finish  eating  your  breakfast.    Brush  your  teeth.  (After)    
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6.  I  have  to  stay  for  tutoring.    I  failed  the  math  quiz.  (Because)  
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7.  I  woke  up.    I  saw  that  it  was  snowing.  (When)  
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8.  You  eat  your  vegetables.    You  cannot  have  dessert.  (Unless)  
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9.  You  have  cookies  left  over.    Can  I  have  one?  (If)  
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10.  You  need  to  study  your  vocabulary  words.    You  can  do  well  on  the  quiz.  (So  that)  
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Independent  Practice-­‐  Part  2  
Show  what  you  know!  
Directions:  Locate  and  record  examples  of  sentences  that  follow  the  rules  for  subordinating  conjunctions.    
You  may  use  any  piece  of  text  we’ve  read,  a  text  you’ve  read  for  another  class,  or  a  text  you  have  read  for  
leisure.    Be  sure  to  properly  cite  the  source  of  your  example.  You  must  use  at  least  two  different  sources.    
 
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