A nonessential phrase is a word phrase or clause that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. An essential phrase is an element embedded in the sentence without nonsensical meaning.
In the short story, "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?"
What do Paul Berlin's memories and fantasies tell us about his family?
C) They were close and loving.
Why can’t Berlin stop laughing at the thought of Charming Billy dying?
B) It was ironic that Billy would die of a heart attack in a war.
Answer:
Present form of verb 'be' is 'is' or 'am' or 'are' and present participle of the main verb means -ing form of verb indicating continuous action.
Explanation:
present form
Because these laws excluded black people from having anything to do with voting and political issues
