Direction.
Determine the function of the hilighted dependent clause in each of the followings.
Unless the crown can make a better case, the accused murderer will not be convicte(d)
Noun clause
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
None of the above
Correct Answer :
C. Adverb clause
This clause provides the conditions under which the accused murderer will not be convicted, so it must be an adverb clause.
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