In each of the following sentences, state whether the subordinate clause is an adjective clause, adverb clause or noun clause.
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1. I did it because I wanted to. (Adverb clause)
2. As he was not there, I spoke to his mother. (Adverb clause)
3. Just as he entered the room, the clock struck eleven. (Adverb clause)
4. If you eat too much you will fall ill. (Adverb clauses)
5. We asked him many questions when he returned. (Adverb clause)
6. My parents were poor though they were of noble birth. (Adverb clause)
7. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was as white as snow. (Adjective clause)
8. I still live in the same city where I was born. (Adjective clause)
9. He met a girl whose eyes were blue. (Adjective clause)
10. I often wonder how you are getting on. (Noun clause)
11. He asked me where I lived. (Noun clause)
12. The fact that he is silent proves his guilt. (Noun clause)
