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    Read and write M for main clause or S for subordinate clause.

    1. Although it was raining. S


    2. Because we played baseball. ______
    3. The cat liked to chase mice. _______
    4. Since he was hungry. _________
    5. When it is cold outside. __________
    6. If you get an A on the test. ________
    7. The baby slept soundly. _________
    8. As the roller coaster went down the hill. _______
    9. While eating lunch. ________
    10. It was a hard test. _______
    Underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause.
    Example A: I fished at the lake until the sun went down.
    1. When my father arrives, he will give the directions.
    2. When my mother shows, she will bring the food.
    3. While the flowers bloom, I will plant more trees.
    4. No matter how you look at it, we are in good hands.
    5. Unless you have the right size, do not try on the shoe.
    6. Before the food gets cold, go sit at the table.
    7. Since I don’t have money, I will not buy anything.
    8. Until the sun sets, sit by the lake.
    9. Because I can’t wait for the bus, I will walk to school.
    10. When the president arrives, he will give a speech.
    Read the sentences and underline the subordinate clause.
    1. People who pay their debts are trusted.
    1
    2. We cannot go while it is snowing.
    3. Raj thinks that I have made a mistake.
    4. Tina bought some chocolates which she wanted to give her
    brother.
    5. After I reached home, it started raining.
    6. Mani was asked to come to the office though he was not keeping
    well.
    7. All that glitters is not gold.
    8. Tim is the nicest person I’ve ever met.
    9. She did not go to school as she was sick.
    10. This is the boy who got suspended last week.
    11. Although I was not in the mood for a movie, I watched
    ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ with my friend.
    12. Olena likes stories that have fairies in them.
    13. Riya was sure that Tia would come today.
    14. Nobody knew who had come first in the race.
    15. The teacher gave the students another worksheet as soon
    as they completed the first one.

    Read the sentences and identify the clause and its type.
    1. You may sit wherever you like.
    2. As she was not there, I spoke to her sister.
    3. Will you wait till I return?
    4. I fear that I shall fail.
    5. I do not know what he wants.
    6. I think you have made a mistake.
    7. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow.
    8. Here is the copy you want.
    9. She never does anything that is stupid.
    10. The house that I live in belongs to my grandfather.

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