Exploring Writing 2nd Edition by John Langan

Exercise 10

Use logical subordinating words to combine the following pairs of simple sentences into sentences that contain a dependent thought. Place a comma after a dependent statement when it starts the sentence.
EXAMPLE
• Our team lost.
• We were not invited to the tournament.
Because our team lost, we were not invited to the tournament.
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1. • I receive my degree in June.
• I will begin to apply for jobs.
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2. • Robyn doesn't enjoy cooking.
• She often eats at fast-food restaurants.
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3. • I sent several letters of complaint.
• The electric company never corrected my bill.
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4. • Neil felt his car begin to skid.
• He took his foot off the gas pedal.
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5. • The final exam covered sixteen chapters.
• The students complained.
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