The underlined part of the following sentence is an adverb clause of:
Grandpa packed the mangoes so carefully that not one of them was bruised on the long train journey.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Result
Grandpa packed the mangoes “so carefully”. The underlined clause tells what came of it: not one mango was bruised.
| Option | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Purpose | tells the aim of an action and begins with “so that” or “in order that”; here “so” goes with “carefully” | She spoke slowly so that the children could follow. |
| (2) Reason | tells why something happens; it does not tell why Grandpa was careful | We stayed in because it was raining. |
| (3) Result (answer) | tells what happened because of something; it often follows so … that or such … that | The rain was so heavy that the school bus could not leave. |
| (4) Condition | tells on what condition something happens; it begins with words like “if” or “unless” | You will catch the bus if you leave now. |