Identify the part of speech of the underlined portion of the sentence given below

I will die before I yield.

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  1. adverb
  2. adverb phrase
  3. adverb clause
  4. adjective

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Option 3 : adverb clause
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The correct answer is '3' i.e. adverb clause .

Key Points

  • The given sentence is "I will die before I yield."
  • The underlined portion is "before I yield."
  • An adverb clause is a group of words that function as an adverb.
  • It contains a subject and a verb, and it describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Correct identification: The underlined portion "before I yield" is an adverb clause.

Additional Information

  • Adverb: A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: quickly, very, well.
  • Adverb Phrase: A group of words that act as an adverb but do not contain a subject and verb. Example: in a hurry, with great enthusiasm.
  • Adjective: A word that describes a noun. Example: beautiful, tall, smart.
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