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ADVERB CLAUSE OR NOUN CLAUSE? 1

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Identify whether the underlined clause is an adverb clause (AC) or a noun clause (NC).

1. _______________ I feel better.
2. _______________ is very surprising.
3. I think it's important _______________.
4. I think she realized he was lying ________________ .
5. It's important _______________ .
6. He went back to France _______________.
7. Maria was upset because her boyfriend didn't believe her ________________.
8. _______________ made me feel better.
9. _______________, we went to bed early.
10. My mother will be upset _______________.
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Distinguishing adverb and noun clauses is an advanced skill — these exercises cover the full range of clause types in English.

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Adjective clauses 1 (B2/C1)
Adverb clauses 1 (B2)
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Noun clauses 1 (B2)
Noun clauses 2 (B2)
Noun clauses 3 (B2)

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Relative clauses 1 (B1/B2)
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