English Practice exercises: main & subordinate clauses & conjunctions P3-03W

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Which is the main clause in the following sentences? Underline the main clause and put the conjunction in brackets. (There is one two-word conjunction.)

 Examples 

      0. [While] you were out, someone by the name of Simon called for you.

      00. Let me know [when] you’ve finished the washing up.

 

Now try these

1.      If you arrive by the London Road, Victoria Park is on the right.

2.      I’ll send you a fax after I’ve spoken to the director.

3.      Would you please buy some milk when you go out?

4.      Although I’ve worked with her for years, I’ve never been to Diana’s home.

5.      Can you tell me the rest of the story while we’re driving home?

6.      I don’t use an umbrella because I don’t like them.

7.      We’ll get a full tank of petrol now in case there are no garages in the mountains.

8.      Despite only having two hours sleep, I feel fine.

9.      Where they’re building the new library, there’s a bar called Dino’s.

10. My wife is usually in a good mood unless the weather is rainy.

11. As we came out of the supermarket, we were nearly hit by a boy on a bicycle.

12. My parents haven’t lived in England since my brother and I left home.

13. Do you mind waiting until I finish this typing?

14. Before you buy a second-hand car, you should get it checked by a specialist.

15. I’m hungry, so let’s go for a meal