Question

Identify the principal/main clause in the given sentence:
Wilber acted as though he were a born actor.

• A. Wilber acted as though
• B. as though he were a born actor
• C. he were a born actor
• D. Wilber acted

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Wilber acted

A principal clause is one which can exist independently out of the sentence. Here, "Wilbur acted" exists independently, hence Option D is correct.The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.