How many clauses are in 'Although the road was closed, we reached the village because the shepherd knew a path'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Three: one main clause and two subordinate clauses
- Step 1: Find the verbs: was closed, reached and knew. Step 2. The main clause is 'we reached the village'; 'Although the road was closed' and 'because the shepherd knew a path' are subordinate. Answer: three clauses. Why not the others: There are three finite verbs, so one or two clauses is too few, and only one clause is independent.
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