5 Questions
What is the function of a principal clause in a complex sentence?
To make a statement or ask a question
Which of the following is an example of a subordinate clause?
because I needed milk
What is the purpose of a subordinate clause?
To add detail or explanation to a sentence
Which of the following sentences contains a principal clause and a subordinate clause?
I went to the store because I needed milk
What is the term for a sentence that contains a principal clause and one or more subordinate clauses?
Complex sentence
Test your understanding of clause structures in complex sentences, including principal and subordinate clauses. Learn to identify and analyze the functions of each clause type.
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