Identifying main and subordinate clauses

Identify the main clause in the sentence

'Although she was tired, she finished her homework."

• Although she was tired

• She finished her homework

• Although she was tired, she finished

• There is no main cliase

A subordinate clause can stand alone as a complete sentence

• True

• False

A_____ clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence

Which sentence contains a subordinate clause?

• She went to the park.

• The dog barked loudly.

• He stayed inside because it was cold

• The sun is shining.

Which word usually begins with a subordinate clause?

• And

• But

• Although

• Therefore

Every sentence must have both a main and a subordinate clause

• True

• False

A subordinate clause depends on a _____ clause to make sense

Which is a subordinate clause?

• Since I was late

• She ran quickly

• The baby is sleeping

• I forgot my keys

Which sentence correctly combines a main clause and a subordinate clause?

• The sun is bright, and I wear sunglasses

• Because I was tired

• I went home early because I had a headache

• Running fat, the race won

A clause must have both a subject and a verb

• True

• False