11. The main clause encompasses the entire tree each time, whereas the embedded clause is contained within the main clause . 12. The NP complement D " whose " is extracted and moved to the specifier position of the main clause . 13. Sentences must consist of at least one main clause , whereas the number of subordinate clauses is hypothetically without limitation. 14. The Independent Order of the verb is the set of verb forms that are used in the main clause . 15. The main clause encompasses the entire tree each time, whereas the embedded clause is contained within the main clause. 16. Note that the shared noun can either be repeated entirely in the main clause or reduced to a pronoun. 17. In yes no questions, the verb of the main clause is usually, but not always, placed first instead of second. 18. Under both of the collective right models, the opening phrase was considered essential as a pre-condition for the main clause . 19. The DP " what " that appears within the CP subject moves to the specifier position of the main clause . 20. Within a sentence one clause is always the main clause ( or matrix clause ) whereas other clauses are subordinate to it.
