Choose the option in which the underlined clause in each of the following sentences has been correctly identified:

He replied that he worked whenever he liked.

Correct option is D

The underlined clause is an essential part of the sentence structure and can stand on its own.

Information Booster

A principal clause (main clause) expresses the central idea of a sentence and does not depend on another clause.

Additional Knowledge

Noun, adjective, and adverb clauses function differently: noun clauses act as subject or object; adjective clauses describe nouns; adverb clauses modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.