Question

Choose a suitable adverb clause to complete the sentence:
Last night's episode was so breathtaking ___________.
a. but she was so sleepy
b. and she went to sleep
c. that she couldn't sleep after watching it
d. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: In order to reach the final answer, remove the options that fall under the category of coordinate clause and search for the adverb clause.

Complete step by step solution: To understand the question, let us first understand the concept of clauses. It refers to the part of a sentence that contains a verb.
A principal clause can exist as a sentence, independently. A subordinate clause cannot exist independently is dependent on the principal clause. We also have a coordinate clause, which is used when two clauses of equal importance are joined together. Adverb clause is a type of subordinate clause. It modifies the verb in terms of ‘time, cause and effect, frequency and intensity’.
Now, let us take a look at the given options.
Option ‘A’ and ‘B’ are incorrect as they are coordinate clauses as they can stand independently. They also use words such as ‘but’ as well as ‘and’ that is not used to show a result.
Option ‘C’, is the correct answer as it is an adverb clause that shows the result of something. The words ‘so’ and ‘that’ is used in this clause, to show the result.
Option ‘D’ is incorrect as we already have a correct answer.

Note: Do not depend solely on the starting words of the clauses to understand its type as some words are used in multiple types. Instead, focus on the function of the clause in the sentence.