Meaning of the word "main clause" in English
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main clause
US /meɪn klɔːz/
UK /meɪn klɔːz/
Noun
1.
a clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a subject and a predicate
Example:
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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' 'we went for a walk' is the main clause.
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Every complete sentence must contain at least one main clause.
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