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The Writing Centre

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Room 0036 Ottawa, ON
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E-mail:
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Question:
Some people buy expensive cars simply because they can.
Answer:
The answer noun clause is not correct.
Explanation:
This clause answers the question "why," showing cause, so it is an adverb clause. It does not act as a subject or object, and it does not modify a noun or pronoun.
 
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