What type of clause is used in the sentence: Yet, over time, anomalies that cannot be explained within the current paradigm accum…

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Question

What type of clause is used in the sentence: Yet, over time, anomalies that cannot be explained within the current paradigm accumulate.

  1. A. Noun clause
  2. B. Relative clause (Correct answer)
  3. C. Adverbial clause
  4. D. Independent clause

Correct Answer

Option B — Relative clause

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Relative clause.

Key Points

  • that cannot be explained within the current paradigm is a relative clause (defining clause) modifying the noun anomalies.

Topics covered: Grammar Clauses