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Geoffrey Chaucer was born in 1343. He is the first great English poet.

Geoffrey Chaucer, the first great English poet, was born in 1343.

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Adverb phrase

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Participle

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Infinitive

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Noun phrases in apposition

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The correct option is D
Noun phrases in apposition

The sentences have been joined using noun phrases in apposition.

Geoffrey Chaucer, the first great English poet, was born in 1343.

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