Main vs. Subordinate Clauses

What is the definition of a main clause?

• A main clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A main clause is a type of subordinate clause.

• A main clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A main clause is a group of words that modifies a noun or pronoun.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the definition of a subordinate clause?

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that functions as an independent clause in a sentence.

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that is always the main clause in a sentence.

• A subordinate clause is a type of clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and functions as a dependent clause in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of a main clause? a) Although it was raining, b) I went to the park. c) Because she was tired, d) They ate dinner.

• b) I went to the park.

• d) Since she went shopping.

• c) After finishing my homework,

• a) Although it was sunny,

Which of the following is an example of a subordinate clause? a) I love to read books. b) After I finish my homework, c) She is a talented musician. d) We went to the beach.

• a) I love to read books.

• b) After I finish my homework,

• c) She is a talented musician.

• d) We went to the beach.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the main clause in the following sentence: The dog barked loudly when the mailman arrived.

• The dog barked loudly

• The mailman arrived

• The dog

• Barked loudly

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence: Although she studied hard, she didn't pass the test.

• she didn't pass the test

• studied hard

• Although she studied hard

• the test

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of a subordinate clause? a) He plays basketball. b) While I was cooking dinner, c) They went to the movies. d) She sings beautifully.

• d) She sings beautifully.

• b) While I was cooking dinner,

• a) He plays basketball.

• c) They went to the movies.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is an example of a main clause? a) Because it was cold outside, b) I want to go shopping. c) After finishing his work, d) They played soccer.

• b) I want to go shopping.

• d) Before they played soccer,

• c) After finishing his work,

• a) Because it was cold outside,

Identify the main clause in the following sentence: She will go to the party if she finishes her homework.

• She will go to the party if she finishes her homework.

• She will go to the party.

• She will go to the party and finish her homework.

• If she finishes her homework.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the subordinate clause in the following sentence: I will go to the store after I eat dinner.

• I will go to the store

• eat dinner

• after I eat dinner.

• I will go

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B