Question

The wax is melting because it is too hot.
The clause ‘because it is too hot’ in the above sentence is _____.

(a) a principal clause
(b) a subordinate clause
(c) a coordinate clause
(d) a main clause

Answer 1

Answer:

b ) a subordinate clause

Explanation:

Because it is too hot.

Answer 2

The answer is a subordinate clause.

A subordinate clause, dependent clause or embedded clause is a clause that is embedded within a complex sentence.

The wax is melting because it is too hot.

The clause ‘because it is too hot’ in the above sentence is subordinate clause.

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