Question

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. My advisor, Mr. Burns, is helping me apply for scholarships specific to students who major in astronomy, the study of the universe. Identify the appositive phrase. astronomy Mr. Burns my advisor the study of the universe

Answer 1

The answer is C an D: my advisor and the study of the universe.

 The appositive phrase is noun ou noun phrase helps the sentence's meaning clear by adding essencial information, it adds descriptive words to a specific thing (a noun). In the example, "My advisor" is the description about Mr. Burns. " the study of the Universe." adds information, explaining the area of study called astronomy.