Question

Combine sentences by using a noun or a phrase in apposition:
John was a stupid boy. He lived to regret his stupidity.

• A. John, a stupid boy, lived to regret his stupidity.
• B. John lived to regret his stupidity who was a stupid boy.
• C. No change
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

John, a stupid boy, lived to regret his stupidity.

Two noun phrases put side by side in a clause to describe the same person or thing is called apposition. Here, John and "a stupid boy" refer to the same person. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.