Ans 1. S
Ans 2. CP
Ans 3. CO
Ans 4. CP
Ans 5. CO
Ans 6. CP
Ans 7. CP
Ans 1.
Simple: In spite of being rich, he is not happy.
Compound: He is rich but he is not happy.
Complex: Although he is rich he is not happy.
Ans2.
Simple: He must work hard to win the first prize.
Compound: He wants to win the first prize, therefore he must work hard.
Complex: If he wants to win the first prize, he must work hard.
Ans 3.
Simple: Sparing the rod may spoil the child.
Compound: Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Complex: If you spare the rod, you may spoil the child.
Ans 4.
Simple: In spite of seeing the danger, the soldiers marched on.
Compound: The soldiers saw the danger but marched on.
Complex: Although they had seen the danger, the soldiers marched on.
Ans 5.
Simple: It being a hot day, the cadets remained in their tents.
Compound: It was a hot day, so the cadets remained in their tents.
Complex: Since it was a hot day, the cadets remained in their tents.
(C) In the following sentences, encircle the main clauses and underline the subordinate clauses. Also, name the type of each subordinate clause you underline.
Ans 1.
who breaks the rule (Adjective/ Relative Clause)
Ans 2.
what I should do (Noun Clause)
Ans 3.
In case you need any help (Adverb Clause)
Ans 4.
How he manages to get through the examination (Adverb Clause)
Ans 5.
whose services were hired on a temporary basis (Adjective / Relative Clause)
Ans 6.
who provides all (Adjective/ Relative Clause)
Ans 7.
which are not well baked (Adjective / Relative Clause)
1. What are clauses and why are they important in English grammar? | ![]() |
2. Can you provide examples of independent and dependent clauses? | ![]() |
3. How do clauses contribute to sentence variety and complexity? | ![]() |
4. What role do subordinating conjunctions play in forming dependent clauses? | ![]() |
5. How can understanding clauses improve writing skills? | ![]() |