English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 46

Correct each run-on by using subordination. Choose from among the following dependent words:
after before unless
although even though until
as if when
because since while
EXAMPLE
My eyes have been watering all day, I can tell the pollen count is high.
Because my eyes have been watering all day, I can tell the pollen
count is high.
1. There are a number of suits and jackets on sale, they all have very noticeable flaws.
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2. Rust has eaten a hole in the muffler, my car sounds like a motorcycle.
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3. I finished my household chores, I decided to do some shopping.
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4. The power went off for an hour during the night, all the clocks in the house must be reset.
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5. Gas-saving hybrid vehicles are now available, they make up only a fraction of the new car market.