The bankers need to know what they should do.
Correct answer: C. noun clause
- A. adjective clause
- B. adverb clause
- C. noun clause
- D. principal clause
Explanation
"What they should do" is a noun clause because it:- Functions as a noun (the object of the verb "know")- Has a subject (they) and a verb (should do)- Expresses a complete thought, but depends on the main clause "The bankers need to know"Noun clauses often begin with question words like "what", "where", "when", etc.
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