( main clauses)
A main clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. Compare subordinate clause .
N-COUNT
( main clauses)
A main clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. Compare subordinate clause .
N-COUNT
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006