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What does apposition mean?



 
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What does apposition mean? #1 (permalink) Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:18 am   What does apposition mean?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #44 "Speaking: At the Theatre", question 2

We have done this play many times in different towns but your ......... has been the greatest so far.

(a) appointment
(b) application
(c) apposition
(d) applause

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #44 "Speaking: At the Theatre", answer 2

We have done this play many times in different towns but your applause has been the greatest so far.

Correct answer: (d) applause
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I do not get this question and what is the meaning of apposition. Please tell me why it has to be so and so.
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What does apposition mean? #2 (permalink) Thu Aug 09, 2007 13:02 pm   What does apposition mean?
 

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Using your dictionary, you can find the meanings of the 4 words, and you will also see that only 'applause' (the clapping of hands by the audience to show appreciation for the play) makes sense in this sentence.
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