The correct answer is Option (2) - He laughs best who laughs last.
An adjective clause is a dependent clause that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. It usually begins with a relative pronoun like who, whom, whose, which, or that.
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In Option 2, "who laughs last" is an adjective clause modifying the noun he.
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The other options do not contain adjective clauses:
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Option 1 has no dependent clause.
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Option 3 has a simple sentence with no clause modifying a noun.
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Option 4 contains an adverb clause ("wherever you like") modifying sit.
Here’s a clear comparison between adjective clause and adverb clause:
ADJECTIVE CLAUSE
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Function: Describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.
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Answers the question: Which one? What kind?
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Begins with: who, whom, whose, that, which (relative pronouns).
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Position: Usually comes right after the noun it modifies.
Example:
The book that I borrowed was very interesting.
→ "that I borrowed" is the adjective clause modifying book.
ADVERB CLAUSE
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Function: Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
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Answers the question: When? Where? Why? How? To what extent? Under what condition?
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Begins with: because, although, if, when, where, while, since, before, after etc. (subordinating conjunctions).
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Position: Can come before or after the main clause.
Example:
You may sit wherever you like.
→ "wherever you like" is the adverb clause modifying sit (tells where). |
