Main Clause (Noun)
Meaning
A clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The independent clause "I went to the store" is the main clause in the sentence "I went to the store because I needed milk."
- In the sentence "Although I was tired, I went to the party," "I went to the party" is the main clause.
- The main clause in the sentence "If it rains, I will bring an umbrella" is "I will bring an umbrella."
- In the sentence "Because I forgot my lunch, I went to the cafeteria," "I went to the cafeteria" is the main clause.
- The main clause in the sentence "While I was studying, my phone rang" is "my phone rang."