Main Clause and Time Clause

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• Clutching his stomach,

• he collapsed on the ground.

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• The building was impressive

• even though it was not yet complete.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• Sofia hid behind the tree.

• who did not want the robbers to see her

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• If it starts to rain,

• you can wear your new gumboots boots.

Choose whether the underlined part is time clause, if clause or reason clause.

When I finish the dishes, I'll help you with your homework.

• Time clause

• If clause

• Reason clause

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• Neil gasped for breath.

• before setting off again

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• David didn’t wear a coat.

• even though it was cold outside

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• The koala is a mammal.

• which is native to Australia

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Identify the main clause in this sentence.

• The setting sun glistened in the sky.

• which looked beautiful

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a main clause?

• A sentence that makes sense on its own

• Extra information added to a sentence

• Adds to a verb, adjective or other adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B