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What (who) is main clause - definition

GRAMMATICAL CLAUSE THAT CAN BE A SENTENCE ON ITS OWN
Independent clauses; Main clause; Matrix clause; Principal clause; Main proposition

main clause         
¦ noun Grammar a clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, having a subject and a predicate.
main clause         
(main clauses)
A main clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. Compare subordinate clause
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Independent clause         
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.

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Independent clause

An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself.

Independent clauses can be joined by using a semicolon or by using a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet, etc.).

Examples of use of main clause
1. This vote will feed into the main clause of the bill, on whether or not a smoking ban should be imposed on all licensed premises or just places serving prepared food.