Question

Main Clause and Sub-ordinate Clause. Select a news article or any informative

text. Identify three sentences containing a main clause and a subordinate clause.

Underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause in each sentence.

Explain the relationship between the main clause and subordinate clause in each

sentence.​

Answer 1

1. "Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, the tech sector has been thriving."

- Main Clause: "the tech sector has been thriving."

- Subordinate Clause: "Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries"

- Relationship: The subordinate clause provides a condition or context for the main clause, explaining why the tech sector has been thriving despite the pandemic.

2. "After months of protests, the government has finally agreed to meet with the opposition leaders."

- Main Clause: "the government has finally agreed to meet with the opposition leaders."

- Subordinate Clause: "After months of protests"

- Relationship: The subordinate clause provides a time frame or context for the main clause, explaining when the government finally agreed to meet with the opposition leaders.

3. "Because of the rising demand for electric vehicles, many automakers are investing heavily in battery technology."

- Main Clause: "many automakers are investing heavily in battery technology."

- Subordinate Clause: "Because of the rising demand for electric vehicles"

- Relationship: The subordinate clause provides a reason or explanation for the main clause, explaining why many automakers are investing heavily in battery technology.