The underlined segment of the following sentence is an example of ________.
Because the early spring is combining rains with melting snow, extensive flooding is likely.
A) subordination
B) insubordination
C) embedding
D) nominal construction

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The underlined segment "Because the early spring is combining rains with melting snow" is an example of subordination because it is a dependent clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It is dependent on the main clause "extensive flooding is likely."

The Underlined Segment of the Following Sentence Is an Example