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A main clause is a clause that can stand by itself and still make sense.

example: Although the assignment was given early, Joe's term paper was late.

the main clause in this sentence is "Joe's term paper was late" because it makes sense by itself whereas "Although the assignment was given early," doesn't.

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clause u do not need main clause u do need

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What is another word for main clause?

An alternative term for a main clause is an independent clause.


What is main clause and subordinate clause give an example?

A main clause = it is independent, i.e. it does not depend on any other sentence. A subordinate clause = a sentence depending on/subordinated to a another sentence, either a main clause or another subordinate clause. (you ask the main clause a question and you answer with the subordinate). e.g. "Can you tell me/ (the main clause) when the book was written?" ( the subordinate clause = a Direct Object). or "This is the book/ that I told you about". (the second clause is an Attributive or a Relative Clause). or If she had know this, / she wouldn't have trusted him." (the first sentence is an If Clause or a Conditional).


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What is the main clause of have you seen my textbook rafeal?

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Which is a main clause?

A clause that forms a complete sentence


A clause that depends on another clause for meaning is a and could not be a sentence by itself A clause that could be a sentence by itself is a n?

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Identify the main clause in the sentence below. Then decide if the subordinate clause is used as noun adjective or adverb. After we have read the story we will talk about it. Main clause Subordinate c?

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Is A subordinate clause important than the main clause?

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A subordinate clause is important than the main clause?

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Separate this sentence into main and subordinate clause 'I stoped the work when i was tired'?

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What is a main clause or clauses?

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