Question

Identify whether the underlined clause is an adjective clause, adverb clause, or noun clause.

While the sailboat bobbed at anchor, we watched the stars come out.

Answer 1

Adverb Clause

While the sailboat bobbed at anchor we watched the stars come out.

Step-by-step explanation:

Adverb Clause-a clause that functions as an adverb in a sentence. It always starts with a subordinating conjunction.

Example: Even if I take the test, my grades won't change.

Noun Clause-a clause that acts as a noun.

For example, I am not interested in whatever Anthony says.

Adjective Clause-a clause that is used to describe a noun in a sentence.

For example, the guy who claimed to be a genius didn't even make it to the top list.