Underlined Clause is:You must call me as soon as you get home.
Correct answer: B. Dependent clause
- A. Independent clause
- B. Dependent clause
- C. Clause
- D. Phrase
Explanation
- "You must call me" is an Independent clause: - It has a subject (you) - It has a verb (must call) - It expresses a complete thought- "as soon as you get home" is a Dependent clause (specifically, a subordinate clause): - It begins with the subordinating conjunction "as soon as" - It has a subject (you) - It has a verb (get) - It cannot stand alone as a complete sentenceBut, if we consider the entire sentence "You must call me as soon as you get home" as a single unit, it's actually a complex sentence with a main independent clause and a subordinate dependent clause. The dependent clause "as soon as you get home" functions as an adverb, modifying the verb "call" and indicating when the action should take place.
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