I was helping a friend with her TOEFL exercises, and there are a few sentences I wasn't able to do. Please help me identify:
1. The subordinate clause
2. The type of subordinate clause (noun, adjective, adverb)
3. The function of the subordinate clause
I'll include my thoughts on each sentence as well. Thanks in advance.
1. The report that the island is under water is very
misleading.
“that the island is under water” – EITHER noun clause
functioning as restrictive appositive to subject "report" OR adjective clause modifying noun “report”
2. We offered whoever told the truth clemency.
“whoever told the truth” – noun clause functioning as
indirect object
3. Her idea that I hire you was a very good one.
“that I hire you” – EITHER noun clause functioning as restrictive appositive to subject "idea" OR adjective clause modifying noun “idea”
4. It is unfortunate that Mr. Jones will not return.
“that Mr. Jones will not return” – EITHER adjective clause
modifying pronoun “it” OR adverb clause modifying adjective "unfortunate"