Because you're mine, I walk the line.
Correct answer: B. adverb clause
- A. adjective clause
- B. adverb clause
- C. noun clause
- D. relative clause
Explanation
- "Because you're mine" is an adverb clause, modifying the verb "walk" and indicating the reason or explanation for walking the line.- The adverb clause consists of the subordinating conjunction "because" and the independent clause "you're mine", which functions as an adverb.- Adverb clauses often modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this case, "because you're mine" is an adverb clause modifying the verb "walk".
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