In which sentence does the first word of the underlined noun clause function as an adverb?

Because of a rain delay, we did not know when the game would start.
The announcer let us know that the rain would force a cancellation of the game.
Whoever would pitch in the game had a tough battle against the best hitters in the league.
We were waiting to find out who was the starting pitcher.

Question

In which sentence does the first word of the underlined noun clause function as an adverb?
 	
	Because of a rain delay, we did not know when the game would start.
	The announcer let us know that the rain would force a cancellation of the game.
	Whoever would pitch in the game had a tough battle against the best hitters in the league.
	We were waiting to find out who was the starting pitcher.

thesmartone · Answer

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