In the excerpt below, what is the most likely function of the sentence "Another very strong influence on Peter during these most impressionable years was
his intense admiration for Eric Liddell"?
Another very strong influence on Peter during these most impressionable
years was his intense admiration for Eric Liddell. Eric was Scotland's greatest
and best-loved athlete, a divinity student who planned to be a missionary. He
was a Rugby Internationalist, playing center three-quarters. In addition, he
was a sprinter, the British record holder for the 100 yards.
Catherine Marshall, A Man Called Peter (New York: Avon Books, 1951).
A. Topic sentence
B. Supporting evidence
C. Clincher
D. Thesis statement

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