Exercise: Identifying clauses

Identify the independent and dependent clauses and any subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns in each of the following sentences. Example:

If I were going on a really long hike, I would carry a lightweight stove.

Independent clause: I would carry a lightweight stove

Dependent clause: If I were going on a really long hike

Subordinating conjunction: if

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