Read the sentence.

Question

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?

It describes the effect of the tall stone walls.
It explains when the garden was enclosed by walls.
It modifies the subject and describes the garden.
It modifies the verb and describes the enclosure.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning is:

It describes the effect of the tall stone walls.

The clause "which blocked out the noise and bustle of the city" explains the purpose and effect of the tall stone walls surrounding the garden.