In the following sentences identify the main clause and the subordinate clause.

Notes

The subordinate clause begins with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun.

1. I waited until he came.

2. Even though he is my friend I don’t want to discuss my personal life with him.

3. As it was a busy day, I couldn’t even have a proper meal.

4. When you are ready, give me a call.

5. As soon as she read the message, she fainted.

6. You have to finish the job before you can go home.

7. She didn’t get the job because she failed the interview.

8. If you tell me everything I can help you.

9. She cried as if she was in great pain.

10. I don’t think that I will pass the test.

11. I helped him because he was a close relative of my father.

12. You will not lose weight unless you reduce your sugar intake.

Answers

Main clause	Subordinate clause
I waited	until he came
I don’t want to discuss my personal life with him	even though he is my friend
I couldn’t even have a proper meal	as it was a busy day
give me a call	when you are ready
she fainted	as soon as she read the message
you have to finish the job	before you can go home
she didn’t get the job	because she failed the interview
I can help you	if you tell me everything
she cried	as if she was in great pain
I don’t think	that I will pass the test
I helped him	because he was a close relative of my father
you will not lose weight	unless you reduce your sugar intake

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