Question

Which words in the sentence are the appositive?
Which word does the appositive rename?

Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, was founded in 1836.

A.
Houston, the fourth largest; renames city

B.
was founded; renames city

C.
in 1836; renames founded

D.
the fourth largest city in the United States; renames Houston
@Love_Ranaa

Answer 1

@EclipsedStar

Answer 2

i think C?

Answer 3

D. the fourth largest city in the United States; renames Houston

Answer 4

can you tell me how?

Answer 5

@Love_Ranaa please explain. I agree with D though. :)

Answer 6

nvm its okay

Answer 7

Its D because the fourth largest city in the United States renames Houston.
Appositives rename something

Ex. My dog, a Labrador, is smart.
Labrador renames dog :)

Answer 8

THANKS

Answer 9

No problem :)