It is important to ask whether the wedding is formal or semi-formal.
Correct answer: C. noun clause
- A. adjective clause
- B. adverb clause
- C. noun clause
- D. relative clause
Explanation
- "whether the wedding is formal or semi-formal" is a noun clause because: - It begins with the pronoun "whether" - It has a subject (the wedding) and a verb (is) - It functions as a noun, serving as the object of the verb "ask" - It cannot stand alone as a complete sentenceThe noun clause "whether the wedding is formal or semi-formal" serves as the direct object of the verb "ask", indicating what is important to ask.Note: Noun clauses typically begin with pronouns like "what", "how", "why", or "whether", and function as nouns in a sentence. In this case, the noun clause "whether the wedding is formal or semi-formal" functions as the direct object of the verb "ask".
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