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400 Dependent Clause Examples

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What to notice in the examples

Dependent clauses let writers add time, reason, condition, contrast, description, and other relationships without giving every idea equal grammatical weight.

  • Look for subordinators such as because, although, when, if, while, since, and unless.
  • Relative clauses often begin with who, whom, whose, which, or that.
  • Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or complements.
  • A dependent clause normally needs an independent clause to complete the sentence.
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because the roads were flooded

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although the first draft was clear

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when the lights dim

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if the temperature drops

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who lives across the hall

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that we ordered yesterday

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what the witness remembered

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whether the team can finish on time

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since the schedule changed

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unless the rain stops

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while everyone else was sleeping

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which had been closed for repairs

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When the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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While the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the train reached the station — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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While Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that Mira closed the kitchen window — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the neighbor returned the borrowed ladder — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that a cyclist crossed the bridge — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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When the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the baker packed the morning orders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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While the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the dog carried the red ball — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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When the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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While the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Although the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Even though the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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If the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Unless the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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So that the student revised the final paragraph — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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While the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Although the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Even though the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the teacher posted the rubric — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Although the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Even though the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Unless the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the librarian reserved the study room — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the class completed the practice quiz — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Because the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Although the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Even though the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the tutor explained the equation — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the editor marked the repeated sentence — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Because the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Although the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the analyst updated the forecast — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that our team documented the final decision — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Because the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the manager approved the revised timeline — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Because the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Although the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the designer shared the prototype — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the coordinator sent the agenda — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the engineer tested the backup system — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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After the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Before the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

Unless the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Place

Wherever the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the lantern lit the empty hallway — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

Before the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Even though the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Condition

If the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

250
Condition

Unless the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

251
Place

Wherever the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

252
Purpose

So that the detective opened the sealed envelope — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

253
Time

When the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

254
Time

After the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

255
Time

Before the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

256
Time

While the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

259
Contrast

Although the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Even though the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

261
Condition

If the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

262
Condition

Unless the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

263
Place

Wherever the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

264
Purpose

So that the musician played the final chord — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

When the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

267
Time

Before the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Contrast

Although the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

272
Contrast

Even though the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

273
Condition

If the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

274
Condition

Unless the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

275
Place

Wherever the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Purpose

So that the painter covered the old sign — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

277
Time

When the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

278
Time

After the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

279
Time

Before the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Because the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Cause

Since the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

283
Contrast

Although the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

284
Contrast

Even though the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

285
Condition

If the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

286
Condition

Unless the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

287
Place

Wherever the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

288
Purpose

So that the child followed the silver footprints — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

289
Time

When the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

291
Time

Before the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

292
Time

While the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

293
Cause

Because the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

294
Cause

Since the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

295
Contrast

Although the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

296
Contrast

Even though the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

297
Condition

If the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

298
Condition

Unless the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

299
Place

Wherever the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

300
Purpose

So that the storm shook the loose shutters — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

301
Time

When the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

After the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

303
Time

Before the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

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Time

While the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

305
Cause

Because the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

306
Cause

Since the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

307
Contrast

Although the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

308
Contrast

Even though the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

309
Condition

If the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

310
Condition

Unless the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

311
Place

Wherever the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

312
Purpose

So that the council approved the tree-planting plan — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

313
Time

When the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

314
Time

After the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

315
Time

Before the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

316
Time

While the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

317
Cause

Because the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

318
Cause

Since the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

319
Contrast

Although the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

320
Contrast

Even though the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

321
Condition

If the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

322
Condition

Unless the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

323
Place

Wherever the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

324
Purpose

So that the clinic mailed the appointment reminders — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

325
Time

When the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

326
Time

After the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

327
Time

Before the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

328
Time

While the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

329
Cause

Because the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

330
Cause

Since the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

331
Contrast

Although the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

332
Contrast

Even though the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

333
Condition

If the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

334
Condition

Unless the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

335
Place

Wherever the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

336
Purpose

So that the museum opened the new exhibit — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

337
Time

When the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

338
Time

After the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

339
Time

Before the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

340
Time

While the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

341
Cause

Because the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

342
Cause

Since the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

343
Contrast

Although the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

344
Contrast

Even though the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

345
Condition

If the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

346
Condition

Unless the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

347
Place

Wherever the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

348
Purpose

So that the volunteers sorted the donated books — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

349
Time

When the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

350
Time

After the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

351
Time

Before the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

352
Time

While the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

353
Cause

Because the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

354
Cause

Since the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

355
Contrast

Although the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

356
Contrast

Even though the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

357
Condition

If the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

358
Condition

Unless the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

359
Place

Wherever the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

360
Purpose

So that the bus driver reported the broken display — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

361
Time

When the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

362
Time

After the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

363
Time

Before the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

364
Time

While the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

365
Cause

Because the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

366
Cause

Since the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

367
Contrast

Although the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

368
Contrast

Even though the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

369
Condition

If the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

370
Condition

Unless the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

371
Place

Wherever the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

372
Purpose

So that the gardener watered the young trees — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

373
Time

When the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

374
Time

After the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

375
Time

Before the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

376
Time

While the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

377
Cause

Because the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

378
Cause

Since the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

379
Contrast

Although the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

380
Contrast

Even though the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

381
Condition

If the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

382
Condition

Unless the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

383
Place

Wherever the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

384
Purpose

So that the river carried the fallen branches — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

385
Time

When the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

386
Time

After the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

387
Time

Before the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

388
Time

While the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

389
Cause

Because the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

390
Cause

Since the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

391
Contrast

Although the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

392
Contrast

Even though the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

393
Condition

If the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

394
Condition

Unless the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

395
Place

Wherever the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

396
Purpose

So that the wind moved the dry leaves — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

397
Time

When the sun warmed the stone wall — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

398
Time

After the sun warmed the stone wall — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

399
Time

Before the sun warmed the stone wall — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

400
Time

While the sun warmed the stone wall — This is a dependent clause because the subordinating word leaves the thought grammatically unfinished.

Turn an example into your own writing

Keep the underlying decision or pattern, then replace the subject, evidence, relationship, constraints, and tone with details that belong to your situation. If your final line still works after swapping only one noun, it may be too close to the example.