Identify the main clause in the sentence below. Then decide if the subordinate clause is used as noun, adjective, or adverb.

Question

Chris's chief interest was tennis, which he was just learning to play.

Main Clause: which he was learning to play.
Subordinate Clause Type: adjective?

Answer 1

A main clause can stand alone as a sentence. You've identified the subordinate clause -- which is an adjective.