Identify the following Clause:I will give you what you demand.
Correct answer: A. Noun clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. Adverb clause
- C. Adjective clause
- D. Preposition clause
Explanation
"What you demand" is a noun clause because it:- Functions as the object of the sentence (the thing being given)- Begins with the relative pronoun "what"- Refers to a thing or idea (the demand)Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or complements, and in this case, "What you demand" is the object of the sentence.
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