That he believes his own story is remarkable.
Correct answer: A. Noun clause
- A. Noun clause
- B. Adverb clause
- C. Adjective clause
- D. Preposition clause
Explanation
"That he believes his own story" is a noun clause because it:- Functions as the subject of the sentence- Begins with the subordinating conjunction "that"- Refers to a complete thought or assertion (the fact that he believes his own story)Noun clauses can function as subjects, objects, or complements, and in this case, "That he believes his own story" is the subject of the sentence.
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