Main Clause and Subordinate

The main clause is also known as a dependent clause.

• True

• False

A subordinate clause is a group of words that is dependent on the main clause because it doesn't make sense on its own.

• True

• False

Select the correct answers.

Subordinate clauses, including relatives clauses can be used to _____________, _____________, and _______________ ideas in sentences.

• clarify

• disconnect

• expand

• question

• link

Subordinate clauses start with a ____________________________.

• conjunction

• subordinating connective

• subordinating conjunction

• sentence opener

Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.

As the nights are getting colder, we will have to put the plants in the greenhouse.

• As the nights are getting colder

• we will have to put the plants in the greenhouse.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

Clutching his stomach, he collapsed on the ground.

• Clutching his stomach,

• he collapsed on the ground.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

The building was impressive even though it was not yet complete.

• The building was impressive

• even though it was not yet complete.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

Sofia, who did not want the robbers to see her, hid behind the tree.

• Sofia hid behind the tree.

• who did not want the robbers to see her

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

The koala, which is native to Australia, is a mammal.

• The koala is a mammal.

• which is native to Australia

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

The setting sun, which looked beautiful, glistened in the sky.

• The setting sun glistened in the sky.

• which looked beautiful