Identify the following Clause:Because the test was so difficult, none of the students got a very good grade.The underlined clause is:
Correct answer: B. Dependent clause
- A. Independent clause
- B. Dependent clause
- C. Adjective clause
- D. Adverb clause
Explanation
A dependent clause cannot stand alone and usually starts with a subordinating conjunction like 'because'. 'Because the test was so difficult' fits this description.
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