Read the sentence.

Question

In New York, Lillian Hellman attended two schools—New York University and Columbia University.

Which is an appositive in the sentence?

A.
Lillian Hellman

B.
In New York

C.
two schools

D.
New York University and Columbia University

Answer 1

The appositive in the sentence is:

D. New York University and Columbia University

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or describes another noun right beside it. In this case, "New York University and Columbia University" renames or specifies "two schools."