Parenthetical element: My mother-in-law, who just moved into a retirement...

Hi Teachers,

Question and Answer:

My mother-in-law, who just moved into a retirement community, recently retired as Mayor of Middleburg.

How would you describe “who just moved into a retirement community”?

a. an adjective clause modifying “mother-in-law”
b. an absolute phrase
c. a parenthetical element
d. an adverb clause
e. both (a) and ©

Correct answer is (e).

Could you please tell me, why the option (a) alone is not an answer?

Thank you Teachers

Because C is also true. You must choose the best answer.

Thank you very much MM