Question

What word does the adjective clause modify?

I elected to take astronomy, which is not a required course.

I
elected
astronomy
course

Answer 1

astronomy is the correct answer

Answer 2

Astronomy is the right answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this case, the relative clause "which is not a required course" is modifying the noun "astronomy". Relative clauses are ALWAYS after the noun they modify; this is because if not, it would create a "dangling modifier" (the reference is not clear). In addition, this clause is a "non-defining" relative clause because it can be erased and the sentence still make sense.