Identify the type of clause in bold: I know that he is honest.
Correct answer: A. noun clause acting as the object of know
- A. noun clause acting as the object of know
- B. adjective clause describing he
- C. adverb clause of reason
- D. independent clause
Explanation
The clause that he is honest answers the question what do I know, so it functions as a noun and is the object of the verb. An adjective clause would describe a noun and an adverb clause would modify the verb by telling how, when or why. Testing what question the clause answers identifies its type reliably.
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