Subordinating Conjunctions

________ I was about to lock the door, a gust of wind blew it

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The palms of my hands get sweaty _______________ I get nervous.

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_______________ we eat dinner, the waiter will bring us a dessert menu.

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People in the theater should not use their cell phones _______________the movie is playing.

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_______________ apples are my favorite fruit, I do not like apple pie or applesauce.

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_______________ it rains tomorrow, the mayor will postpone the city’s parade.

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The children cannot eat dessert _______________ they finish their dinner.

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Cinderella’s carriage will turn back into a pumpkin _______________ the clock strikes midnight.

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• before

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