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1. 'We know that the earth is a planet' The underlined part is a/an

  • A. noun clause
  • B. noun clause
  • C. noun clause
  • D. noun clause

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The underlined part, "that the earth is a planet," is a noun clause. It functions as the direct object of the verb "know". 
  • Noun Clause: A clause that functions as a noun, which can be the subject of a verb, a direct object, or an object of a preposition.
  • How it works here: In the sentence, "that the earth is a planet" is what is known, making it the direct object of the verb "know".

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