Question

Hipparchus, originator of trigonometry, began measuring distances between celestial bodies in the 2nd century BCE. Identify the appositive phrase. Hipparchus originator of trigonometry in the 2nd century BCE celestial bodies

Answer 1

Hipparchus, originator of trigonometry, began measuring distances between celestial bodies in the 2nd century BCE.

Identify the appositive phrase.

A.Hipparchus

B.originator of trigonometry

C.in the 2nd century BCE

D.celestial bodies

The right answer is B.Originatior of trigonometry

Answer 2

Based on the sentence provided above the appositive phrase is "originator of trigonometry". An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. Hope it helps.