Question

What is the appositive in this sentence? P.L. Travers's book Mary Poppins was recommended to me by the librarian. A. was recommended B. Mary Poppins C. the librarian D. Travers's book

Answer 1

The appositive is (B) Mary Poppins, because there are "invisible" understood commas in that sentence if you know what I mean! ;)

Original: P.L. Travers's book Mary Poppins was recommended to me by the librarian.

Choice A: P.L. Travers's book Mary Poppins was recommended to me by the, librarian.

Choice B: P.L. Travers's book, Mary Poppins, was recommended to me by the librarian.

Choice C: P.L. Travers's book Mary Poppins was recommended to me by, the librarian.

Choice D: P.L. Travers's book, Mary Poppins was recommended to me by the librarian.

B is proper punctuation. I hope this helps!

Answer 2

B mary poppins is the