Read the sentence.

Sir Isaac Newton,

(who is credited with inventing calculus)

explained how gravity and motion work.

Which statement about the phrase is true?

A. The phrase does not contain a relative pronoun.

B. The phrase is a nonessential adjective clause.

C. The phrase is an essential adjective clause.

Question

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Dale Graves

7 September, 08:16

Read the sentence.

Sir Isaac Newton,

(who is credited with inventing calculus)

explained how gravity and motion work.

Which statement about the phrase is true?

A. The phrase does not contain a relative pronoun.

B. The phrase is a nonessential adjective clause.

C. The phrase is an essential adjective clause.

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Justice Reynolds · Answer 1

B. The phrase is a nonessential adjective clause.

The answer is B because while the sentence contains information, it has nothing to do with the sentence about gravity and motion.