Which of the following is a main clause?

A.
As the semester's end draws near
B.
Josh ate pumpkin pie
C.
After the hurricane subsided
D.
Before he graduates

1 answer

B. Josh ate pumpkin pie

A main clause contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, which is the case with option B. The other options are subordinate clauses, which do not express complete thoughts on their own.