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Class 8 English: Main and Subordinate Clauses

This worksheet helps students identify and differentiate between main clauses and various types of subordinate clauses (noun, adjective, adverb) in complex sentences.

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  1. Q1. Which of the following is an independent clause?
    • Because she was late
    • Although it was raining
    • He ran quickly
    • When the bell rang
  2. Q2. A subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a complete thought; it must be connected to a ____ clause.
  3. Q3. Identify the type of subordinate clause in the sentence: 'This is the house that Jack built.'
    • Noun Clause
    • Adverb Clause
    • Adjective Clause
    • Main Clause
  4. Q4. What is the primary difference between a main clause and a subordinate clause?
  5. Q5. In the sentence 'I know why you are sad,' what type of subordinate clause is 'why you are sad'?
    • Adjective Clause
    • Noun Clause
    • Adverb Clause
    • Independent Clause

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