Question

Combine sentences by using a noun or a phrase in apposition:
Hiroshima was once a heap of ruins. It is now a prosperous city.

• A. No change
• B. Hiroshima is now a prosperous city which was once a heap of ruins.
• C. Hiroshima, once a heap of ruins, is now a prosperous city.
• D. Hiroshima is a heap of ruins, now a prosperous city.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hiroshima, once a heap of ruins, is now a prosperous city.

Two noun phrases put side by side in a clause to describe the same person or thing is called apposition. Here, Hiroshima and "once a heap of ruins" refer to the same place. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.