Main Clause And Subordinate Clause Worksheet For Class 8

by Manjusha · June 9, 2022

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.

1. I waited (main clause) until he came (subordinate clause).

2. Even though he is my friend (subordinate clause) I don’t want to discuss my personal life with him (main clause).

3. As it was a busy day, (subordinate clause) I couldn’t even have a proper meal (main clause).

4. When you are ready, (subordinate clause) give me a call (main clause).

5. As soon as she read the message, (subordinate clause) she fainted (main clause).

6. You have to finish the job (main clause) before you can go home (subordinate clause).

7. She didn’t get the job (main clause) because she failed the interview (subordinate clause).

8. If you tell me everything (subordinate clause) I can help you (main clause).

9. She cried (main clause) as if she was in great pain (subordinate clause).

10. I don’t think (main clause) that I will pass the test (subordinate clause).

11. I helped him (main clause) because he was a close relative of my father (subordinate clause).

12. You will not lose weight (main clause) unless you reduce your sugar intake (subordinate clause).