Question

H. Identify the clauses in the following sentences:
1. I expect that we will win the match,
2. People who eat too much die early,
3. Abdul was absent because he was ill.
4. Can you show me the way that leads to the temple?
5. You may sit wherever you like.
6. If you make a promise
you must keep it.
7. The money that was stolen was found in a box,
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. Principal Clause - we will win the match.

Subordinate Clause - I expect that

2. Principle Clause - People die early.

Subordinate Clause - who eat too much.

3. Principle Clause - he was ill.

Subordinate Clause - Abdul was absent because

4. Principle Clause - Can you show me the way

Subordinate Clause - that leads to the temple

5. Principle Clause - You may sit

Subordinate Clause - wherever you like

6. Principle Clause - you must keep it.

Subordinate Clause - If you make a promise.

7. Principle Clause - The money was found in a box.

Subordinate Clause - that was stolen.