Question

What is the function of the underlined clause? "I know --that she is coming today."---

• A. Noun clause
• B. Adjective clause
• C. Adverb clause
• D. Independent clause

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Noun clause

A noun clause is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence. It is a type of dependent clause, or subordinate clause, that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. 

Characteristics 

• A noun clause can be the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

• It is preceded by a subordinating conjunction.

• It can be useful for adding details and reporting information from other sources.

• It usually begins with a relative pronoun or subordinating conjunction.