Question

what is the best definition of an appositive? a nonrestrictive phrase that modifies a noun a clause that modifies or explains a noun a noun or noun phrase that modifies a noun a noun clause that restricts the meaning of a noun

Explanation:

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames, identifies, or gives more information about another noun right beside it. It is not a non - restrictive phrase (as it can be restrictive in some cases), not a clause (it lacks a subject - verb combination), and not a noun clause that restricts meaning in the way described.

Answer:

a noun or noun phrase that modifies a noun