Subordinate clauses 1

One subordinate clause is underlined in each sentence. Choose the option that correctly identifies the clause as an adjective clause, an adverb clause, or a noun clause and the way it is used in the sentence.

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What her internship taught her was that she worked well with children with special needs.

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Whether you like it or not, you cannot choose your family.

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C.

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The meteorologist who underestimated the total snowfall of the first winter storm was right on target about the second storm.

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C.

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If Ramon didn’t have to work every afternoon, he would be willing to sign up for the yoga class with Andrea.

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B.
C.

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The book that we saw in the shop in Dublin was not available when we returned home.

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C.

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