As students, we are all aware of the great pride we feel when we win an award on Awards Day. Few things are more rewarding than having your hard work recognized, right? Could you imagine being honored for your achievements by the president of the United States? For a select group of people, that dream has come true. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award anyone can receive. It is awarded to people who have “made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” Meritorious means that these people have done something worthy of reward or praise. The Medal of Freedom is not limited to U. S. citizens. It can also be awarded to those in the military. Which of these statements from the passage is Monica's thesis?

A. For a select group of people, that dream has come true.

B. As students, we are all aware of the great pride we feel when we win an award on Awards Day.

C. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award anyone can receive.

D. The Medal of Freedom is not limited to U. S. citizens.

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.