Clauses A clause is a group of words that contains at least one subject and one verb. Example: main clause Uzma plays football. subject
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A main clause is a complete sentence that makes sense by itself. Subordinate clauses still have a subject and a verb but they start with a subordinating conjunction and so do not make sense on their own. They need to be paired with a main clause. Example: subordinate clause
main clause
Although she was tired, Uzma played football. conjunction
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Copy each sentence, and underline the main clause. a) The baby drank some milk. b) The boy sat down until the bus arrived. c) Because he was tired, Jonah went to bed. d) I must wear my hat, as it is a hot day.
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