Question

We believe from the beginning that Maharashtra depends on India. (identify the main clause and state the kind of subordinate clause.)

Answer 1

Answer:

we believe from the beginning

is main clause and that maharashtra depends on india is subordinate clause . and it is a noun clause.

Answer 2

The given sentence "We believe from the beginning that Maharashtra depends on India." can be divided into two clauses, a main clause and another sub-ordinate clause.

• The main clause of the given sentence is 'We believe from the beginning'. Main clause is that part of the sentence which can itself be independent.
• The sub-ordinate clause of the sentence is 'that Maharashtra depends on India.' This is a type of noun sub-ordinate clause.