Question

Select a suitable adverb clause to complete the sentence:
, she has earned her position in the company.

• A. Naive as she is
• B. She is naive
• C. On being naive
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Naive as she is

An adverb clause is a group of words containing a subject and a verb, and it functions as an adverb, by modifying an adjective, verb or an adverb. Adverb clauses generally begin with a subordinate conjunction (since, because, while, etc.).
Option A is correct because it is an adverb clause of concession or contrast, 'as' is a conjunction that refers to the contrast ideas: 'naive she is', 'earned her position'.
Option B is incorrect because it is coordinate or complete clause whereas an adverb clause is subordinate/dependent.
Option C is incorrect because it is a phrase, not a clause.
Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in A.