Which best identifies the underlined clause? Most of these animals stay under water because they cannot tolerate exposure to the air for extended periods of time. - is underlined

A. noun clause
B. independent clause
C. adverb clause
D. adjective clause

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Answer 1
Answer: This is not an independent clause: it is dependent on the main phrase here, which is "Most of these animals stay under water".

The underlined clause tells us something about why they must stay under water; and sentences that tell us about the why are called the "adverb clauses" - the correct answer.


Answer 2
Answer: adverb clause is the answer hope i helped

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