The answer is choice A
the hint suggested that it would've been a negative connotation :)
D. A thesis statement should on one sentence clearly point out what will be discussed in the essay
“Was” is the helping verb
“Taking” is the main verb
Answer:
1. The cyclist who won the race trained hard.
2. The pants that I bought yesterday are already stained.
3. The four team leaders, whoever the committee selects, will be at tomorrow’s meeting.
4. Spaghetti, which we eat at least twice a week, is one of my family’s favorite meals.
5. Where did you buy the dress that you wore last week?
6. The book, when it was finally returned, was torn and stained.
7. The store on the corner, where we usually buy all of our art supplies, burned to the ground.
Explanation: