Question

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is named for the ruler of the gods in Roman mythology.

Which sentence combines these two sentences with an appositive phrase?

A. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is named for the ruler of the gods in Roman mythology.

B. Being the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter is named for the ruler of the gods in Roman mythology.

C. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, and it is named for the ruler of the gods in Roman mythology.

D. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and named for the ruler of the gods in Roman mythology.

Answer 1

D) contains it
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Answer 2

The answer is option A

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is named for the ruler of the gods in Roman mythology.

What is an appositive phrase?

An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that gives another name to the noun next to it. Appositive phrase adds descriptive words about a noun, which makes the sentence more elaborated or detailed.

E.g., The dog, a beagle, is excellent at following a scent.