Class 7 English - ICSE
Clauses: Main and Subordinate
In this chapter, Class 7 ICSE students explore clauses, which are groups of words containing a subject and a predicate. You will learn to distinguish between main (independent) clauses that express complete thoughts and subordinate (dependent) clauses that rely on main clauses to make sense. Mastering clauses is essential for constructing complex sentences, improving writing style, and scoring well in ICSE English Language exams, particularly in sentence transformation, combination, and identification exercises.
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Clause
A group of words that forms part of a sentence and contains its own subject and finite verb.
Main Clause
Also known as an independent clause, it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
Subordinate Clause
Also known as a dependent clause, it cannot stand alone and depends on the main clause to complete its meaning.
Subordinating Conjunction
A word such as 'because', 'although', 'if', or 'since' that connects a subordinate clause to a main clause.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In ICSE Class 7 English Language papers, clauses typically carry 5 to 10 marks. Common question types include identifying main and subordinate clauses, combining sentences using appropriate conjunctions, and parsing clauses in complex sentences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
Can a sentence have more than one subordinate clause?
How do I easily spot a subordinate clause?
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