In which sentence does the first word of the underlined noun clause function as an adverb?

A) Whoever would pitch in the game had a tough battle against the best hitters in the league.

B) The announcer let us know that the rain would force a cancellation of the game.

C) We were waiting to find out who was the starting pitcher.

D) Because of a rain delay, we did not know when the game would start.

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Sherlyn Ayers

12 May, 19:25

In which sentence does the first word of the underlined noun clause function as an adverb?

A) Whoever would pitch in the game had a tough battle against the best hitters in the league.

B) The announcer let us know that the rain would force a cancellation of the game.

C) We were waiting to find out who was the starting pitcher.

D) Because of a rain delay, we did not know when the game would start.

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Nicholas Patrick · Answer 1

D. Whoever would pitch in the game had a tough battle against the best hitters in the league.

Explanation:

The word "Whoever", is a noun clause that functions as an adverb. An adverb is a word used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.