SENTENCE STRUCTURE: SUBCLAUSE (1)

This is an exercise about sentence structure in subclauses in Dutch. There are four aspects to the structure of a subclause:
subordinating conjunction / middle field / verbal bracket / final position
Apply this scheme to the following four sentences. Note that not all positions need to be filled. Type '0' in all blanks that should remain empty. Pay attention to correct spelling. Use the 'check' button to correct your answer. Click on '?' for the correct answer. Once you have finished the exercise, you will be given a score. If your score is below 70% we advise you to review the grammar.

Example:
(ik heb gehoord) dat je je diploma gehaald hebt.
[Answer]
subordinating conjunction: dat
middle field: je je diploma
verbal bracket: gehaald hebt
final position: 0
1. (Ik weet niet) of hij morgen gaat spreken over de economische crisis.
subordinating conjunction:
middle field:
verbal bracket:
final position:
2. Als jullie willen vermageren, (moeten jullie maar minder eten)
subordinating conjunction:
middle field:
verbal bracket:
final position:
3. Alvorens je studies op te geven, (moet je met je docent spreken).
subordinating conjunction:
middle field:
verbal bracket:
final position:
4. (Ik heb gelezen) dat er een zware brand gewoed heeft in mijn oude school.
subordinating conjunction:
middle field:
verbal bracket:
final position: