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Relationship Words Part V

Correct Usage Part V

Directions: Use each of the following relationship words provided in parentheses to add either a dependent clause or an independent clause to each sentence below. You may add the clause at the beginning or the end of the existing clause. Be sure to consider whether each is a FANBOYS, subordinator (trigger word), or transition. Punctuate correctly.

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1.	Alex will wash the car. (If)
2.	Francine is extremely irresponsible. (For example)
3.	The children may not play outside. (Until)
4.	You will not win the race. (Unless)
5.	Shakespeare is an important figure in literature. (So)
6.	I will check my e-mail. (While)
7.	Stanley ran a red light. (As a result)
8.	Sarah wants to finish her degree. (Before)
9.	First, we should go to the mall. (Then)
10.	Most students dislike homework. (But)
11.	On her diet, Sherry was supposed to eat grapefruit. (Instead)
12.	Jonah was laughing at his sister. (When)
13.	Frederick loves old movies. (Similarly)
14.	We rebuilt our house. (After)
15.	Oscar bought a ticket to Switzerland. (For)