Read the sentence.

The garden was enclosed by tall stone walls, which blocked out the noise and bustle of the city.

Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?

O It describes the effect of the tall stone walls.

o It explains when the garden was enclosed by walls.

O It modifies the subject and describes the garden.

O It modifies the verb and describes the enclosure.

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Christina Singleton

7 March, 17:51

Read the sentence.

The garden was enclosed by tall stone walls, which blocked out the noise and bustle of the city.

Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?

O It describes the effect of the tall stone walls.

o It explains when the garden was enclosed by walls.

O It modifies the subject and describes the garden.

O It modifies the verb and describes the enclosure.

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Marley Briggs · Answer 1

The correct answer is a. It describes the effect of the tall stone walls.

The clause is describing what consequences the walls had in the garden, which was therefore quieter without the noise and bustle of the city.

The remaining options are not accurate because:

b. the clause doesn't have time expressions.

c. the clause is not modifying the garden.

d. the clause is not modifying the verb.