He tells a tale that sounds untrue.
Correct answer: B. adjective clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. adjective clause
- C. adverb clause
- D. independent clause
Explanation
Adjective Clause (Correct): An adjective clause modifies a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about it. Here, "that sounds untrue" describes the kind of tale "he tells" by giving its quality (untrue).
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