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Main Clause

A main clause is used to present one main idea or action

Subordiante clauses

Examples:

-Sophie waited.

A subordinate clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.

It joins with a main clause or phrase to make a complete sentence. It must also contain a subject and a verb.

Examples:

The girl ran through the alley because her life depended on it.

When the child saw what the giant was eating, her eyes perked up with curiosity.

Though the window was covered from view, Sophie managed to open the giant’s door clearly.

There was nothing in Mark’s bowl even though he was told there would be something to eat.

-He began to move slowly

Carla nodded

He loved her

While looking through the window, Sophie saw the buss