Question

The xylophone, whose name comes from the Greek xylon, meaning “wood,” is an instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce sounds.

What choice shows the best way to simplify the first half of this sentence?

Answer 1

A.
The xylophone, whose name comes from the Greek xylon.

B.
The xylophone, whose name comes from the Greek xylon, meaning “wood.” Is a percussion instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars.

C.
The xylophone, whose name comes from the Greek xylon. Meaning “wood,” is a percussion instrument.

D.
The xylophone is a percussion instrument whose name comes from the Greek xylon, meaning “wood.”