Identify the type of clause in the following sentence:I will call you when I reach home.
Correct answer: C. Adverb clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. Adjective clause
- C. Adverb clause
- D. Independent clause
Explanation
"When I reach home" tells us when the action in the main clause happens. Clauses that give information about time, place, reason, condition, etc are adverb clauses.
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