My favorite book, The Alchemist, got torn last night. The underlined part is:
Correct answer: D. Appositive phrase
- A. Infinitive phrase
- B. Noun phase
- C. Verb phase
- D. Appositive phrase
Explanation
An appositive phrase renames or clarifies the noun or pronoun before it. In this case, "The Alchemist" provides more information about the specific book being referred to as the speaker's favorite. It adds non-essential information but identifies the book with a specific title.
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