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Main Clause and Subordinate Clause

The document discusses clauses, defining a main clause as one that can stand alone and express a complete thought, and a subordinate clause as one that cannot stand alone and does not express a complete thought. It provides examples of each and asks readers to identify the main and subordinate clauses in sample sentences.

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Main Clause and Subordinate Clause

The document discusses clauses, defining a main clause as one that can stand alone and express a complete thought, and a subordinate clause as one that cannot stand alone and does not express a complete thought. It provides examples of each and asks readers to identify the main and subordinate clauses in sample sentences.

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GRADE 6

CLAUSES
What is a Clause?
a group of words containing a subject and predicate.

1.The Main Clause is also known as the independent clause. It is a clause that can
stand on its own.It expresses a complete thought.
Example- Raj pressed the button.
Raj - Subject
Pressed the button- Predicate
2.The subordinate Clause is also known as the dependent clause. It is a clause
that can’t stand on its own. It does not express a complete thought.
Example- This is Adi who won the first place in the race.
Concept Check:
State whether the highlighted portion in the following sentence is dependent or
independent.
1. I was working when the fire alarm rang.
2. When I was in London, I liked to visit museums.
3. Although I was scared, I crept inside.
4. Since you say so, I must believe.
5. Our dog will run away if the gate is left open.
ASSET BASED
For each sentence, put a tick to show whether the main clause or subordinate
clause is underlined.

Sentence Main Subordinat


clause e clause.

a) I have violin lessons, although I have not been playing


for very long.

b) If you want to improve, you must practice a lot.

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