A/an _______ is a word or group of words that renames or describes a noun or pronoun, as in the sentence, carlos, a native of argentina, is the new wrestling champion.
a. compound predicate
b. appositive
c. adverb
d. -ing modifier
The answer is: [B]: "appositive" . ________________________________________________ {Note: This is also referred to as a "noun phrase".}. ________________________________________________ Examine the sentence given: _____________________________________________________ "Carlos, a native of Argentina, is the new wrestling champion." _____________________________________________________ The appositive is: "a native of Argentina" . _____________________________________________________
Explanation: an appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames, describes or gives further information about another noun or pronoun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. In the given sentence, we can see an example of an appositive in the phrase "a native of Argentina" this phrase is giving further information about the proper noun "Carlos."
