Question

In which sentence does the first word of the underlined noun clause function as an adverb?

A) Whoever would pitch in the game had a tough battle against the best hitters in the league.
B) The announcer let us know that the rain would force a cancellation of the game.
C) We were waiting to find out who was the starting pitcher.
D) Because of a rain delay, we did not know when the game would start.

Answer 1

D. Whoever would pitch in the game had a tough battle against the best hitters in the league.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word "Whoever", is a noun clause that functions as an adverb. An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.