Correct the following dependent-clause fragments using both correction 1 and correction 2. When you use correction 1, remember to add a comma if the dependent clause comes first.
1. Even though Jack has little income. He manages to travel frequently.
2. Since you are going shopping. Would you mind buying me a magazine?
3. I don’t listen to the radio. Unless I’ve forgotten my iPod.
4. You can say that you’re pretty tough. If you can ride a bull.
5. I am frustrated. Because my keys are locked in the car.
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