Which best identifies the underlined clause?

The Egyptologist came to this conclusion (because a cup with King Tut's name on it had been found.)

A.
noun clause

B.
independent clause

C.
adverb clause

D.
adjective clause
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Question

Which best identifies the underlined clause? 

The Egyptologist came to this conclusion (because a cup with King Tut's name on it had been found.)
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  noun clause   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  independent clause   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  adverb clause   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  adjective clause  
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deercult · Answer

C, probably. It describes what he was doing ("came [....] because")