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The noun phrase in English can reach high levels of complexity through various layers o...

The noun phrase in English can reach high levels of complexity through various layers of pre-modification and post-modification. Based on the rules for noun phrase expansion and the use of appositives, choose the CORRECT alternative.


A

"Dr. Smith, the renowned cardiac surgeon, presented his findings" contains a restrictive relative clause that limits the reference of the subject.


B

"Dr. Smith, the renowned cardiac surgeon, presented his findings" contains an adjective phrase that functions as a predicator in the sentence.


C

"Dr. Smith, the renowned cardiac surgeon, presented his findings" contains a non-restrictive appositive that clarifies the identity of the head.


D

"Dr. Smith, the renowned cardiac surgeon, presented his findings" contains a prepositional phrase acting as the primary head of the construction.