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Highlight or underline the noun clause in the sentence below.
Studies have shown that having a pet can reduce stress levels and improve mental well-being.

Highlight or underline the adverbial clause in the sentence below.
When people spend time with their pets, they often experience lower blood pressure and a calmer state of mind.

Highlight or underline the relative (adjectival) clause in the sentence below.
Pets, which offer companionship and unconditional love, can significantly enhance a person’s overall health.

1 answer

Sure! Here’s how to identify and highlight or underline the clauses in the sentences you've provided:

  1. Noun Clause:

    • Sentence: Studies have shown that having a pet can reduce stress levels and improve mental well-being.
    • Highlight/Underline: that having a pet can reduce stress levels and improve mental well-being
  2. Adverbial Clause:

    • Sentence: When people spend time with their pets, they often experience lower blood pressure and a calmer state of mind.
    • Highlight/Underline: When people spend time with their pets
  3. Relative (Adjectival) Clause:

    • Sentence: Pets, which offer companionship and unconditional love, can significantly enhance a person’s overall health.
    • Highlight/Underline: which offer companionship and unconditional love

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