Identify the following Clause:Light knows when you are looking at it.
Correct answer: A. Noun clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. Adverb clause
- C. Adjective clause
- D. Preposition clause
Explanation
"When you are looking at it" is a noun clause because it:- Functions as the object of the verb "knows"- Begins with the relative adverb "when"- Refers to a circumstance or situation (the act of looking at the light)Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or complements, and in this case, "When you are looking at it" is the object of the verb "knows".
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