Question

I was still theif when i met anil identify the subordinate clause and its type

Answer 1

Answer :

The subordinate clause in the given sentence is : I met anil

The identifed subordinate clause “I met anil” is noun clause

Explanation :

Given the sentence “I was still theif when i met anil” is a complex sentence . Here ,

• Principle clause : I was still thief
• Subordinate clause : I met anil (Noun clause)
• Connective : when

Noun Clause : Noun clause does the function of a Noun. It is also used as the subject to a verb , object to a transitive verb , complement to a ‘Be’ verb etc .

Principle clause : A clause which can express its meaning without others help.

Subordinate clause : A clause which cannot expressed its meaning without the help of principle clause.