Main and Subordinate Clauses
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Objective
I can identify the difference between main and subordinate clauses in sentences.
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Practice
7 questions
Define a main clause and provide an example of one in a sentence.
What is a subordinate clause? Give an example of a subordinate clause that cannot stand alone.
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Exit ticket
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“Identify the main clause and the subordinate clause in the following sentence: "Although she was tired, she decided to finish her homework." Write a sentence that includes a main clause and a subordinate clause. Underline the subordinate clause in your sentence. ”
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