Subordinate clauses 3

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If you drop your cell phone in water, it is no longer covered by the warranty.

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People who sound overconfident usually aren’t.

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Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

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In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey experiences what life in his town would have been like without him.

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In the courtroom sat the victims whose money had been stolen.

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The real surprise is that more people weren’t invited to the award ceremony.

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A baseball card that is bent has little or no collectible value.

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When the red lights are flashing, do not pass the bus.

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You may search this database if you have a library card.

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Whoever parked in front of the hydrant must move immediately.

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