Question

Some are afraid to make friends because they have been hurt in the past.(Identify the type of subordinate clause- 'because they have been hurt in the past')​

Answer 1

★$\textbf{Given sentence:-}$

»Some are afraid to make friends because they have been hurt in the past.

★$\textbf{To do:-}$

»Identify the type of subordinate clause

★$\textbf{Subordinate Clause:-}$

»because they have been hurt in the past

★$\textbf{Answer:-}$

=>Type of subordinate clause-Adverb clause of reason

★$\textbf{To know:-}$

• Subordinate Clauses:-A subordinate clause is the one which cannot stand alone although it has a subject and a verb.

Examples-

1.After solving the problem,Thomas explained the solution.

2.If she passes the examination,she will get a new bicycle.

• There are three different kinds of subordinate clauses:

1. Adverb clauses-It is an adverbial clause which acts as an adverb.
2. Adjective clauses-It is a dependent clause which acts as an adjective in a sentence.
3. Noun clauses-It is a subordinate clause used as a noun in the sentence.

• What is an adverb clause of reason?

An adverbial clause of reason explains and gives reason for the main idea.It is directly connected to the main clause of the sentence by since, because, as, that etc.

Examples-

1.He didn't go to school because he was not feeling well.

2.We stayed inside as it was raining heavily outdoors.

Answer 2

Answer:

An adverbial clause of reason explains and gives reason for the main idea.It is directly connected to the main clause of the sentence by since, because, as, that etc.

-It is a subordinate clause used as a noun in the sentence.

What is an adverb clause of reason?

-It is a dependent clause which acts as an adjective in a sentence.

-It is an adverbial clause which acts as an adverb.

There are three different kinds of

subordinate

clauses