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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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Reason

because the editor verifies the final source

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Contrast

although the delivery van leaves the depot

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Time

when the nurse completes the handoff

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Condition

if the clinic opens the second desk

17
Sequence

after the curator records the object number

18
Boundary

before the photographer checks the exposure

19
Concurrent action

while the rain clears from the ridge

20
Cause/context

since the customer changes the shipping address

21
Reason

because the support agent reproduces the error

22
Contrast

although the technician replaces the damaged cable

23
Time

when the researcher removes direct identifiers

24
Condition

if the guide counts the group again

25
Sequence

after the library moves the workshop upstairs

26
Boundary

before the stage crew resets the lights

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Concurrent action

while the archive closes for inventory

28
Cause/context

since the organizer confirms the accessible entrance

29
Reason

because the mechanic finishes the brake test

30
Contrast

although the train reaches the river bridge

31
Time

when the teacher posts the revised rubric

32
Condition

if the planner receives the updated map

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Sequence

after the editor verifies the final source

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Boundary

before the delivery van leaves the depot

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Concurrent action

while the nurse completes the handoff

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Cause/context

since the clinic opens the second desk

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Reason

because the curator records the object number

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Contrast

although the photographer checks the exposure

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Time

when the rain clears from the ridge

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Condition

if the customer changes the shipping address

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Sequence

after the support agent reproduces the error

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Boundary

before the technician replaces the damaged cable

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Concurrent action

while the researcher removes direct identifiers

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Cause/context

since the guide counts the group again

45
Reason

because the library moves the workshop upstairs

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Contrast

although the stage crew resets the lights

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Time

when the archive closes for inventory

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Condition

if the organizer confirms the accessible entrance

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Sequence

after the mechanic finishes the brake test

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Boundary

before the train reaches the river bridge

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Concurrent action

while the teacher posts the revised rubric

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Cause/context

since the planner receives the updated map

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Time

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

54
Time

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

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Time

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

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Time

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

57
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.

61
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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Time

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

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Time

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

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Time

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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Time

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.

81
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.

85
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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Time

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

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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Time

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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Contrast

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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Contrast

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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Condition

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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Condition

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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Purpose

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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Time

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

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Time

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

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Time

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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Contrast

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

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Contrast

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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Time

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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Contrast

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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Contrast

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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Condition

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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Time

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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Time

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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Cause

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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Contrast

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

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Contrast

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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Time

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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Time

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.

198
Time

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

199
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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Cause

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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Contrast

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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Time

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.

221
Time

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

222
Time

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

223
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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Cause

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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Time

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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Cause

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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Contrast

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.

258
Time

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

259
Time

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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Time

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.

273
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.

277
Condition

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

278
Condition

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

279
Place

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

280
Purpose

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

281
Time

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

282
Time

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

283
Time

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

284
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.

287
Contrast

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

288
Contrast

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.

290
Condition

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

291
Place

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

292
Purpose

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

293
Time

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

294
Time

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

295
Time

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

296
Time

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

297
Cause

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

298
Cause

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

299
Contrast

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

300
Contrast

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

301
Condition

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

302
Condition

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

303
Place

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

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Purpose

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

305
Time

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

306
Time

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

307
Time

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

308
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.

312
Contrast

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

313
Condition

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

314
Condition

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

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Place

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

316
Purpose

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

317
Time

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

318
Time

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

319
Time

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

320
Time

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

321
Cause

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

322
Cause

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

323
Contrast

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

324
Contrast

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

325
Condition

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

326
Condition

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

327
Place

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

328
Purpose

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

329
Time

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

330
Time

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

331
Time

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

332
Time

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

333
Cause

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

334
Cause

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

335
Contrast

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

336
Contrast

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

337
Condition

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

338
Condition

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

339
Place

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

340
Purpose

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

341
Time

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

342
Time

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

343
Time

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

344
Time

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

345
Cause

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

346
Cause

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

347
Contrast

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

348
Contrast

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

349
Condition

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

350
Condition

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

351
Place

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

352
Purpose

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

353
Time

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

354
Time

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

355
Time

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

356
Time

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

357
Cause

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

358
Cause

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

359
Contrast

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

360
Contrast

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

361
Condition

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

362
Condition

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

363
Place

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

364
Purpose

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

365
Time

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

366
Time

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

367
Time

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

368
Time

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

369
Cause

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

370
Cause

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

371
Contrast

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

372
Contrast

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

373
Condition

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

374
Condition

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

375
Place

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

376
Purpose

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

377
Time

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

378
Time

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

379
Time

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

380
Time

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

381
Cause

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

382
Cause

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

383
Contrast

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

384
Contrast

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

385
Condition

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

386
Condition

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

387
Place

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

388
Purpose

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

389
Time

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

390
Time

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

391
Time

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

392
Time

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

393
Cause

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

394
Cause

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

395
Contrast

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

396
Contrast

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

397
Condition

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

398
Condition

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

399
Place

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

400
Purpose

So that the bus driver reported the broken display — 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.