1. Although the rain poured relentlessly, we decided to go for a hike, and we were rewarded with breathtaking views from the mountaintop. (Subordinate clause: "Although the rain poured relentlessly," Independent clause 1: "we decided to go for a hike," Independent clause 2: "we were rewarded with breathtaking views from the mountaintop.")
2. While I was reading a book, my phone rang, but I ignored it and continued reading. (Subordinate clause: "While I was reading a book," Independent clause 1: "my phone rang," Independent clause 2: "I ignored it and continued reading.")
3. Because the deadline was approaching, I worked diligently, and I managed to complete the project on time. (Subordinate clause: "Because the deadline was approaching," Independent clause 1: "I worked diligently," Independent clause 2: "I managed to complete the project on time.")
4. When the sun sets, the sky transforms into a vibrant canvas of colors, and the world seems to sigh in relief. (Subordinate clause: "When the sun sets," Independent clause 1: "the sky transforms into a vibrant canvas of colors," Independent clause 2: "the world seems to sigh in relief.")
5. Since the weather was perfect, we went for a swim in the lake, and we even had a picnic by the shore. (Subordinate clause: "Since the weather was perfect," Independent clause 1: "we went for a swim in the lake," Independent clause 2: "we even had a picnic by the shore.")
6. After the storm subsided, the birds started singing again, and the air filled with the sweet scent of wildflowers. (Subordinate clause: "After the storm subsided," Independent clause 1: "the birds started singing again," Independent clause 2: "the air filled with the sweet scent of wildflowers.")
7. Though she was exhausted, she finished her presentation, and she received a standing ovation from the audience. (Subordinate clause: "Though she was exhausted," Independent clause 1: "she finished her presentation," Independent clause 2: "she received a standing ovation from the audience.")
8. Because the train was delayed, we missed our appointment, but we were able to reschedule it for the next day. (Subordinate clause: "Because the train was delayed," Independent clause 1: "we missed our appointment," Independent clause 2: "we were able to reschedule it for the next day.")
9. As the night grew darker, the stars twinkled brighter, and the moon cast a soft glow on the sleeping city. (Subordinate clause: "As the night grew darker," Independent clause 1: "the stars twinkled brighter," Independent clause 2: "the moon cast a soft glow on the sleeping city.")
10. While I was waiting for the bus, I saw a familiar face, and I realized it was my old friend from high school. (Subordinate clause: "While I was waiting for the bus," Independent clause 1: "I saw a familiar face," Independent clause 2: "I realized it was my old friend from high school.")