Subordinating Conjunctions
Before the clock struck twelve, the creepy noises stopped.
Before
You need to wear not only protective eyeglasses but also a helmet.
not only...but also
She ________ to the South Pacific every spring.
travels or travel
travels
Sam slammed on the brakes when he saw the unaware dog.
Between what two words is the split for the complete subject and the complete predicate?
Sam / slammed
Although I can participate, I can't stay long. What part is the independent clause?
I can't stay long
Milly and Marvin won't get married until they have established their careers.
until
Either a period or a semicolon can separate a run-on sentence.
either...or
They _______ the project next week.
starts or start
start
My friend bought a new car.
Between what two words is the split for the complete subject and the complete predicate?
friend / bought
When Charlie's sister leave, Charlie plays with his neighbor. What part is the dependent clause?
When Charlie's sister leaves
While the sale is in progress, I'll buy new sheets.
While
Last night both Trey and Noreen won awards.
both...and
Matthew _____ all new software.
installs or install
installs
The girl in the navy blue blazer is always well-dressed.
Between what two words is the split for the complete subject and the complete predicate?
She knows more teachers at school because she is older than her brother. What part is the dependent clause?
because she is older than her brother
I won't go unless there is no choice.
unless
Neither the map nor the itinerary fit in Ophelia's scrapbook.
neither...nor
The pliers _____ not in the toolbox.
is or are
are
The frightened deer darted gracefully across the road into the thicket.
Between what two words is the split for the complete subject and the complete predicate?
deer / darted
Since the road is new, it is perfectly smooth. What part is the dependent clause?
since the road is new
I will buy the tickets if you buy the popcorn.
if
Just as cars follow street signs, so must bikes.
Just...so
The city of New Orleans ____many streets with French names.
has or have
has
The heat and the drought ruined the crops.
Between what two words is the split for the complete subject and the complete predicate?
drought / ruined
You can buy a new video game if you save your money. What part is the independent clause?
You can buy a new video game