What is the function of the underlined noun clause in the sentence?
Kavya’s grandmother is proud of what she has grown on her small terrace.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Object of a preposition
The clause comes right after “of” in “proud of”. It answers “proud of what?”.
| Option | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Subject of the verb | comes before the verb and tells who or what does it; here the subject of “is” is “Kavya’s grandmother” | What you said made her smile. |
| (2) Object of a preposition (answer) | comes after a preposition such as of, about, on or over | Mohan is worried about what the doctor will say. |
| (3) Object of the verb | comes straight after a verb like “know” or “said”; here the word before the clause is “of”, not a verb | I know what he wants. |
| (4) Complement of the verb | comes after “is” or “was” and tells what the subject is; here the word after “is” is “proud” | The problem is that the bus is full. |