What is the function of the noun phrase "the assembled children" in this sentence? the meteorologist told the assembled children to prepare for a cool, rainy spring, and a hot, dry summer.

a. subject

b. indirect object

c. predicate nominative

d. appositive

The function of the noun phrase "the assembled children" is an appositive. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. Look at these appositive examples, all of which rename insect: The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.