Identify the clause in the following sentence:That she won the prize surprised everyone.
Correct answer: A. Noun clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. Adjective clause
- C. Adverb clause
- D. Independent clause
Explanation
The clause "That she won the prize" acts as the subject of the sentence. Clauses that function as a noun (subject, object, or complement) are noun clauses.
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