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• I like ghazals which are sung by Jagjit Singh.
independent clause dependent clause
(Principal clause) (Subordinate clause)

The independent clause, I like ghazals, can exist on its own.

3. Coordinate Clause

Independent clauses which are joined by coordinating conjunctions are called
coordinate clauses. Often in a sentence, there are two or more main clauses
which are combined together by coordinating conjunctions. Each clause in such a
sentence can stand on its own. For example,
• My car had a puncture, so I reached office late.
independent clause independent clause
(Principal clause) (Coordinate clause)
Both these clauses can stand alone, i.e., are independent sentences in their own right.

A. Mark the clauses as main clause (MC), subordinate clause (SC) and coordinate
clause (CC) in these sentences.

1. Priya had a nice basket full of fruits which I like most.

2. I wanted to play Scrabble, but my sister was keen on playing Monopoly.

3. Debu likes music that is composed by A R Rahman.

4. The lady who is wearing a black dress is my aunt.

5. Use the washing machine carefully, as I showed you yesterday.

6. Ravi has a car but prefers to travel by bus.

7. Rinku left for Gujarat last month, and she has not returned since.

8. The boy who came yesterday was Monu’s brother.

9. The train will leave when the green signal is given.

10. He tried and tried again till he succeeded.

11. I love cats but my sister likes dogs.

12. He runs in the open field when he feels like it.

B. Complete the following with main, subordinate or coordinate clauses.

1. I wish .

2. is my sister.

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