Identify the clause in the underlined part of the sentence :
Identify the clause in the underlined part of the sentence :
It is estimated that some 20,000 American firms have established in-house health clubs.
(The underlined part is ‘It is estimated’.)
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Correct answer: (D) Principal clause
Explanation
'It is estimated' is the main (principal) clause that can stand alone; the 'that ...' part is the subordinate noun clause.