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Which of the following best summarizes the entire passage

Questions 1–2: identify the dependent clause and circle the independent clause. 1. since carmen was so hungry, she stopped at the deli and bought a sandwich. 2. the train was running late as usual, so kristen decided to call a taxi.

In the story “seventh grade,” victor’s and michael’s hopes and expectations about girls often cause them to .