Q1
What is a main clause?
AA clause that can stand alone
BA clause that cannot stand alone
COnly a single word
DA type of punctuation
SSCClass 6 (SSC)English (Second Language)Ch 1 · Topic 2
Topic 2: Main and Subordinate Clauses (Introduction)
A main clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a subordinate clause depends on the main clause to make complete sense.
Core concept
A main (independent) clause has a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought, like 'She went to school.'
How it works
A subordinate (dependent) clause also has a subject and verb but cannot stand alone, like 'because it was raining.'
Why it matters
Combining a main clause and subordinate clause creates a complex sentence, like 'She stayed home because it was raining.'
Key detail
Understanding clauses helps us write more varied and sophisticated sentences, improving our overall writing style.
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Key diagram
- A sentence split into main clause and subordinate clause parts.
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• Main clause: complete thought, stands alone.
• Example: 'She went to school.'
• Subordinate clause: cannot stand alone.
• Example: 'because it was raining.'
• Combining both creates a complex sentence.
• Example: 'She stayed home because it was raining.'
• Clauses build varied sentences.
• This improves overall writing style.