Q1. Read these sentences and underline the principal clauses in blue and independent clauses in black:
a. Shreya is taking piano lessons from a lady who lives in the neighbourhood.
b. The statue was so badly damaged that it could not be sold.
c.The visitors enjoyed the show which was specially planned for them.
d. Father was pleased to know that Ria had stood first in the class.
e. The book which was published last week is based on the adventures of a school boy.
f. The watchman locked up the gate after all the people had left the building.
g. Vikram was working on his project until his parents came home.
h. The judge was convinced that the prisoner was guilty.
(Please answer it correctly I will mark you brilliant...)
Answers
Answer:
a] Principal clause : Shreya is taking piano lessons from a lady
independent clause : who lives in the neighbourhood.
b] Principal clause :The statue was so badly damaged
independent clause : that it could not be sold.
c] Principal clause : The visitors enjoyed the show
independent clause : which was specially planned for them.
d] Principal clause : Father was pleased to know
independent clause : that Ria had stood first in the class.
e] Principal clause : The book which was published last week
independent clause : is based on the adventures of a school boy.
f] Principal clause : The watchman locked up the gate
independent clause : after all the people had left the building.
g] Principal clause : Vikram was working on his project
independent clause : until his parents came home.
h] Principal clause : The judge was convinced
independent clause : that the prisoner was guilty.
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