Pick out the subordinate clause in the sentence: If you work on Sunday, I will look after the children.

English Language ·Previously asked in JKSSB Patwari 2024

View the full solved paper: JKSSB Patwari – 1 September 2024 Set A

Question

Pick out the subordinate clause in the sentence:

If you work on Sunday, I will look after the children.

  1. A. If you work
  2. B. on Sunday, I will look after the children.
  3. C. I will look after the children.
  4. D. If you work on Sunday (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — If you work on Sunday

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is If you work on Sunday.

Key Points

  • The subordinate clause is 'If you work on Sunday' — it is an adverbial clause of condition introduced by the subordinating conjunction 'if.' It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on the main clause 'I will look after the children.'