Question

Select the adverb clause from the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. ____________________________,the pangolin is possibly the most endangered animal in the world.

A) Because some people hunt it for its scales,

B) Though only a small creature,

C) In spite of conservation efforts,

D) While similar to the anteater

Answer 1

A

Explanation: took the quiz

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Option A) Because some people hunt it for its scales,

An adverb clause is defined as a group of words that act as an adverb to modify or describe verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. An adverb clause also requires a subject and a verb - just like a regular clause does -, and it must also start with a subordinating conjunction, such as Because, Although, As long as, etc.

Regarding the example provided by the question, all of the options start with a subordinate conjunction and have a subject, but only option A contains a verb: "hunt". The lack of verbs causes the rest of the options to be classified as adverb phrases, not adverb clauses.