Question

the nerves that controlled his muscles were shutting down identify and name the clause

Answer 1

The nerves were shutting down - main clause

That controlled his muscles - Adjective clause.

Answer 2

To find out main clause and sub ordinate clause, the need to read the sentence.

The nerves were shutting down is main and that controlled his muscles is adjective clause.

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