Which word in the sentence is the appositive? the northern constellation, sagittarius, is visible in the summer. a. summer b. visible c. sagittarius d. northern

The word in the sentence that is appositive is C. Sagittarius.

An appositive is identified as a noun or a noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.

Sagittarius renames the noun constellation. Specifically, the northern constellation.

the term "the northern constellation" can also be an appositive. This is how it is used to become an appositive.

Sagittarius, the northern constellation, is visible in the summer.

the appositive "the northern constellation" renames Sagittarius.

I believe the answer is C. Sagittarius
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