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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

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She hung onto his feet as if her life depended on it. The underlined phrase is what type of clause
Options
A verbal clause
B adjectival clause
C relative clause of manner
D adverbial clause of manner
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The clause 'as if her life depended on it' modifies the verb 'hung' by describing the manner in which she hung on, making it an adverbial clause of manner.

Hint

It answers the question 'how did she hang on?'

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