An appositive phrase is:

A A type of verb

B A noun phrase that renames or describes another noun and is set off by commas

C An adverb clause

D A preposition

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

An appositive renames a noun: "My brother, a talented musician, played the piano." Set off by commas when nonessential.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An appositive phrase is:" is Option B: A noun phrase that renames or describes another noun and is set off by commas.

The other options — A) A type of verb, C) An adverb clause, D) A preposition — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: An appositive renames a noun: "My brother, a talented musician, played the piano." Set off by commas when nonessential.

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An appositive phrase is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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