Part 1: Identify both the independent clause and subordinate clause in the following sentences (4 marks).
1) After a long day of skiing, we returned to the cabin for a cup of hot chocolate.
Independent clause: we returned to the cabin for a cup of hot chocolate.
Subordinate clause: After a long day of skiing
2) Since Beth is afraid of the dark, she sleeps with a nightlight.
Independent clause: Since Beth is afraid of the dark
Subordinate clause: she sleeps with a nightlight
3) After he won the lottery, the man made a large donation to charity.
Independent clause: the man made a large donation to charity
Subordinate clause: After he won the lottery
4) Once you have rebooted your computer, you can install the update.
Independent clause:
Subordinate clause:
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Independent clause: you can install the update.
Subordinate clause: Once you have rebooted your computer.