QuestionLabel each of the clauses in the sentence below as either main or subordinate (S).
After they had been for a swim, the boys had a drink
because they were very thirsty.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. A main clause (M) is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.
2. A subordinate clause (S) is a clause that cannot stand alone and depends on the main clause to provide context.
3. The sentence contains multiple clauses that need to be identified.
STEP 2
1. Identify the clauses in the sentence.
2. Determine whether each clause is main or subordinate.
3. Label each clause accordingly.
STEP 3
Identify the clauses in the sentence. The sentence is: "After they had been for a swim, the boys had a drink because they were very thirsty."
The clauses are:
1. "After they had been for a swim"
2. "the boys had a drink"
3. "because they were very thirsty"
STEP 4
Determine whether each clause is main or subordinate.
Clause 1: "After they had been for a swim" is subordinate (S) because it cannot stand alone and starts with "After," a subordinating conjunction.
Clause 2: "the boys had a drink" is main (M) because it can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Clause 3: "because they were very thirsty" is subordinate (S) because it cannot stand alone and starts with "because," a subordinating conjunction.
STEP 5
Label each clause accordingly.
1. "After they had been for a swim" (S)
2. "the boys had a drink" (M)
3. "because they were very thirsty" (S)
The labeled clauses are:
1. "After they had been for a swim" (S)
2. "the boys had a drink" (M)
3. "because they were very thirsty" (S)
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