Subordinate clauses 2

Each sentence has one subordinate clause. Indicate which word group is the subordinate clause.

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Example

Question 1 of 10

Question 1. When you work on a computer, always back up your files.
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Question 2 of 10

Question 2. If you want to avoid tooth decay, you must brush and floss.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 2

Question 3 of 10

Question 3. There was a momentary silence before the crowd roared with delight.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 3

Question 4 of 10

Question 4. What appears in the science fiction of today will inspire the technology of the future.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 4

Question 5 of 10

Question 5. Drug testing was instituted at the plant because public safety was at risk.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 5

Question 6 of 10

Question 6. A major hurricane is one that has sustained winds of more than 110 miles per hour.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 6

Question 7 of 10

Question 7. If you believe that, you’ll believe anything.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 7

Question 8 of 10

Question 8. Don’t call me unless it’s an emergency.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 8

Question 9 of 10

Question 9. Teenagers who finish high school are less likely to commit crimes.
Subordinate clauses 2 – 9

Question 10 of 10

Question 10. After I missed my connecting flight, I took the train to Chicago.
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