main clause
Word forms: plural main clauses
countable noun
A main clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. Compare subordinate clause.
English Easy Learning GrammarJoining clausesCoordination
The process called coordination joins two short clauses of equal importance with aconjunction. Each clause becomes a main clause in the new ... Read more
The process called coordination joins two short clauses of equal importance with aconjunction. Each clause becomes a main clause in the new ... Read more
English Easy Learning GrammarReported speechReported speech or indirect speech reports something that was said, but does not usethe actual words that the speaker uttered.
Lynn asked whether Pippa ... Read more
Lynn asked whether Pippa ... Read more
English Easy Learning GrammarSentences and clausesA clause is a group of words which contains a verb. The verb in a clause can be finite
Use this pan for the pasta.
He missed the turnoff.
or non-finite.
To ... Read more
Use this pan for the pasta.
He missed the turnoff.
or non-finite.
To ... Read more