Question

The milkman came when the sun rose. -The principal clause in the sentence is:

• A. The milkman came
• B. The milkman
• C. When the sun rose
• D. came

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The milkman came

Principal Clause : This Clause is the main part of sentence. As it contains the subject as well as the finite verb and the object, it can make complete sense itself. It does not have to depend upon any other Clause.