And as we lie beneath the stars, we realize how small we are.
Correct answer: B. adverb clause
- A. adjective clause
- B. adverb clause
- C. noun clause
- D. principal clause
Explanation
- "And as we lie beneath the stars" is an adverb clause, modifying the verb "realize" and indicating the circumstance or condition under which the realization occurs.- The adverb clause consists of the subordinating conjunction "as" and the independent clause "we lie beneath the stars", which functions as an adverb.- Adverb clauses often modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this case, "And as we lie beneath the stars" is an adverb clause modifying the verb "realize".
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