An adverb clause can provide information about when, where, why, how, or to what extent an action is taking place within a sentence.
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A sentence cannot be an adverb; adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs within a sentence. To identify an adverb in a sentence, look for words that answer questions like how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.
"What books tell us" is the noun clause in the sentence. It acts as the subject of the sentence and functions as a single noun.
A noun clause is considered objective when it functions as the direct object of a verb or as the object of a preposition. It is considered subjective when it functions as the subject of a sentence or clause. To determine its classification, identify its position within the sentence and its function in relation to the verb.
YES - it doesn't tell you what happens next - eg - I picked a beautiful flower.
When which is used to introduce a nonrestrictive adjectivial clause it must it must follow a comma. But there are numerous examples where which does not need to follow a comma. Including: Which melon do you want? I can't tell which melon to buy.