In which sentence is the essential clause underlined?
(1 point)
A.) Eve's sister, who loves opera, took her to a performance. ( underlined words are "who loves opera")
B.) Eve, holding her program, waited for the curtain to go up. ( underlined words are "holding her program")
C.) The soprano, visiting from Canada, had long black hair. ( underlined words are "visiting from Canada")
D.) The person who sells souvenirs is in the lobby. ( underlined words are "who sells souvenirs")
1 answer
The essential clause is underlined in sentence D: "The person who sells souvenirs is in the lobby." The clause "who sells souvenirs" provides essential information about the person being referred to.