Identify the principal/main clause in the given sentence:
We all knew that the exam would be delayed.

We all knew

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that the exam would be delayed

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Solution

The correct option is B We all knew
A principal clause is that which exists independently in the main part of the sentence. Here "we all knew" exists independently, hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.

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Identify the principal/main clause in the given sentence:We all knew that the exam would be delayed.

The correct option is B We all knewA principal clause is that which exists independently in the main part of the sentence. Here "we all knew" exists independently, hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.

Identify the principal/main clause in the given sentence:
We all knew that the exam would be delayed.

The correct option is B We all knew
A principal clause is that which exists independently in the main part of the sentence. Here "we all knew" exists independently, hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.