Main and Subordinate Clauses

Identify the subordinate clause in this sentence.

• At the end of the talk, we went outside.

• so that we could sketch the building.

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• Nyla was pleased with her time in the marathon.

• who had trained for many months

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We will take part in the competition as long as everyone agrees.

• We will take part in the competition

• as long as everyone agrees.

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• Dominic halted

• wondering whether he should climb all the way to the top.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• Clutching his stomach,

• he collapsed on the ground.

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• The building was impressive

• even though it was not yet complete.

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• Sofia hid behind the tree.

• who did not want the robbers to see her

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• If it starts to rain,

• you can wear your new gumboots boots.

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• Neil gasped for breath.

• before setting off again

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• David didn’t wear a coat.

• even though it was cold outside