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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of these clause types is not a subordinate clause?
Options
A prepositional clause
Correct Answer
B adjective clause
C the adverb clause
D noun clause
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Adjective, adverb, and noun clauses are all types of dependent or subordinate clauses. A 'prepositional clause' is not a standard grammatical term; prepositional phrases are common, but not clauses.

Hint

Think of the three main types of dependent clauses that act like parts of speech: nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

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