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For items 1-3, combine each pair of sentences by changing one sentence to a

subordinate clause. Use an appropriate subordinating conjunction to link the ideas.

Sample: I got tired. It was so late.

Answer: I got tired because it was so late.

1. I was studying my lesson. I heard a loud crash in the next room.

2. I pulled the blankets on my bed. I was afraid.

3. I finally got up from where I was sitting. I heard the cat’s meow.

For items 4-5, continue the story by completing the sentences.

4. I went to get a broom so that _________________________________.

5. I did not get very much sleep that night because __________________.
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