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emphasis on the danger
Police work is important and often dangerous, although the pay

is surprisingly low.

emphasis on the cheer

A cheer went up from the crowd as the home team scored the

winning run.

emphasis on the run
The home team scored the winning run as a cheer went up from

the crowd.

Practice 14-5 Using Dependent

Words to Emphasize Ideas

Choosing from the preceding list of dependent words, connect each

sentence pair. The idea that is given less emphasis should be

introduced by a dependent word. The first one is done for you.

1. Valerie could barely cover her monthly expenses.

She decided to look for a second job. ✓ Emphasize this idea.

Because Valerie could barely cover her monthly expenses, she

decided to look for a second job.

2. Orlando looked forward to having an entire week off. ✓

Emphasize this idea.