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Both the clauses are called main or principal clauses because they can stand on their

own.

G A sentence that is made up of a principal or main clause and one or more
subordinate clauses is called complex sentence .

Read the following examples:
1. Although he searched everywhere, he could find no trace of her necklace.

adverb clause principal clause

2. The member of his family, why he should paint at all.

principal clause noun clause

A. Classify each of the sentences as simple, compound or complex.

1. The ability to smile is a great blessing enjoyed by human beings. ______________
2. I ordered a cheese pizza and french fries. ______________

3. My dog is injured so we will take him to a vet. ______________
4. Arshi and Vikas will meet us at the mall. ______________

5. If you want to speak to me, then learn Japanese. ______________
6. Why do people prefer a frown to a smile? ______________

B. Add co-ordinate clauses to complete the following sentences.
1. Suhani finished reading the book __________________________________________.

2. All of us went to the movie _______________________________________________.
3. She wants to travel all over the world ______________________________________.

4. She not only bought two dresses _________________________________________.
5. Today is Thursday ________________________________________________________.

6. I kept walking for ten minutes ____________________________________________.

Describe your day or the actions of those who are close to you. Then share it with your
friends.

For example: 1. After I got home, I did my homework and went out to play.
2. My mother was cooking while my father was watching the TV.

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