Underline the subordinate clauses and circle the main clauses in these sentences.
1. We have twenty new students who have joined our class this year.
Gramma
2. The man who called didn't leave a message.
3. Sanjana's mother refused to buy the shoes since they were expensive. Subordin
4. Vineet likes to read stories which are humorous.
be identi
they begi
5. As she was not at home, I couldn't invite her for the party.
6. I waited for him until he finished his piano lessons.
which, tha
7. I don't know if she'll be a good team player.
conjunct
when, who
8. If you eat too much ice cream, you may fall sick.
relative p
Answers
1. Main clause-we havey twenty new students
subordinate clause-who have joined our class this year.
2. Main clause-The man
Subordinate clause-who called didn't leave a message.
3. Main clause-Sanjana's mother refused to buy the shoes
Subordinate clause-since they were expensive.
4. Main clause-Vineet likes to read stories
Subordinate clause-which are humorous.
5. Main clause-I couldn't invite her for the party
Subordinate clause- As she was not at home.
6. Main clause- I waited for him
Subordinate clause-until he finished his piano lessons
Explanation:
1. Main clause-we havey twenty new students
subordinate clause-who have joined our
class this year.
2. Main clause-The man
Subordinate clause-who called didn't leave a me age.
3. Main clause-Sanjana's mother refused
to buy the shoes Subordinate clause-since they were
expensive.
4. Main clause-Vineet likes to read stories
Subordinate clause-which are humorous.
5. Main clause-I couldn't invite her for the party
Subordinate clause- As she was not at home.
6. Main clause- I waited for him
Subordinate clause-until he finished his piano lessons