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प्रश्न
In the following sentence, point out the Main Clause and Subordinate Clause. Encircle the Subordinator.
Old Behrman was a painter, who lived on the ground floor.
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उत्तर
- Main Clause: Old Behrman was a painter
- Subordinate Clause: who lived on the ground floor
- Subordinator: who
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the thought was almost revolting
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an expanse of pure white serenity
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a turning-point
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accepted her seclusion with resignation
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a veritable bedlam of chirrupings
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frivolous rebukes
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the sagging skins of the dilapidated drum
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tap- ______
