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Main Clause vs Subordinate Clause<\/strong>: Have you heard about the main clause and subordinate clause? Or what could be the difference between the two? Well, these two clauses are a major part of English grammar<\/strong><\/a>. Even as a grammar nazi,<\/strong> it is must that you have the proper knowledge about the main clause and subordinate clause. Keep reading this blog to learn all the differences between the main clause vs subordinate clause with appropriate meanings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Main Clause?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A main clause also referred to as an independent clause<\/strong>, is something that can form a complete sentence standing alone. It contains both a subject and a predicate. It can convey meaning and at the same time make sense, even if taken away completely from the main sentence. Here is an example to better understand it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: <\/em><\/strong>I had coffee and biscuits. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Subordinate Clause?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The subordinate clause, also known as the dependent clause,<\/strong> cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. However, it does add information to the main part of the sentence. This clause has a subject and a verb. Also, it is dependent on the main clause to be meaningful. Let\u2019s take a look at the example below to get a better understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example:<\/em><\/strong> If you win the prize. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this sentence, \u2018you\u2019 is the subject<\/strong>, while the word \u2018win\u2019 is the verb<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must Read: <\/strong>Learn All About Clauses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Clause vs Subordinate Clause – Differences<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we know what both these clauses are, let\u2019s take a look at the difference between the two for a clearer understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Main Clause<\/strong><\/td>Subordinate Clause<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Meaning<\/strong><\/td>A group of words that contain a subject and a predicate and can stand alone as an independent sentence. <\/td>They are a group of words and a predicate which cannot stand alone as an independent sentence. <\/td><\/tr>
Complete Thought<\/strong><\/td>The main clause expresses a complete thought. <\/td>The subordinate clause cannot express a complete thought.<\/td><\/tr>
Independent Sentence<\/strong><\/td>The main clause can function as an independent sentence.<\/td>Subordinate clauses do not function as an independent sentence. <\/td><\/tr>
Beginning<\/strong><\/td>The main clause does not begin with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun. <\/td>While subordinate clauses begin with a subordinate conjunction or a relative pronoun. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the Main Clause vs Subordinate Clause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is an example of both the main clause and subordinate clause to give you a better understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example: I saw a man who was crying.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the above sentence, there are two clauses \u2018I saw a man\u2019 and \u2018who was crying\u2019. In the first clause, \u2018I saw a man\u2019 can stand alone as a complete sentence as it stands as a complete sentence as it has a meaning. This is an example of a main clause<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, in this sentence, the second clause \u2018who was crying\u2019 cannot stand alone as a sentence because it is meaningless. Such a clause is known as a subordinate clause<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related Reads<\/strong> on English Grammar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subordinating Clause Example with Meaning<\/strong><\/a><\/td>7+ Coordinating Clause Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Coordinating Clause: Definition, Usage & Exercise<\/strong><\/a><\/td>What is a Subordinating Clause?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is a Main Clause?<\/strong>

A main clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb that can form a sentence.<\/p> <\/div>

What is a subordinate clause?<\/strong>

This clause is a group of words that is not a sentence but adds information to the main part of the sentence.<\/p> <\/div>

What is an example of a subordinate clause?<\/strong>

‘I played out until it went dark. ‘ The phrase ‘until it went dark’<\/em> is the subordinate clause because it requires additional information to make sense.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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