Identify the following Clause:I will give what you said some thought.
Correct answer: A. Noun Clause
- A. Noun Clause
- B. Adverb Clause
- C. Adjective Clause
- D. Prepositional Clause
Explanation
The clause "what you said" is a noun clause because it:- Functions as a single unit, like a noun- Acts as the object of the verb "will give"- Contains a subject ("what") and a predicate ("you said")Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence.In this sentence, "I" is the subject, "will give" is the verb, and "what you said" is the noun clause acting as the object of the verb.
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