Identify the underlined clause. It is a light thing for whoever keeps his foot outside trouble to advise and counsel him who suffers.
Correct answer: A. Noun clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. Adverb clause
- C. Adjective clause
- D. Preposition clause
Explanation
The part "for whoever keeps his foot outside trouble" is a noun clause because it functions as the object of the preposition "for." It tells "for whom" it is light to advise and counsel. A noun clause often acts as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence, which is the case here.
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