Here's why:
* Simple Sentence Definition: A simple sentence has one independent clause and no dependent clauses. It expresses a complete thought.
* Appositive Definition: An appositive is a noun or pronoun that renames or identifies another noun or pronoun in the sentence. It's usually set off by commas.
Examples:
* Simple Sentence with Appositive: "My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch." (One independent clause, no dependent clauses)
* Complex Sentence with Appositive: "While I was walking home, my neighbor, a friendly elderly woman, offered me a cup of tea." (One independent clause, "While I was walking home," and one dependent clause, "my neighbor, a friendly elderly woman, offered me a cup of tea.")
Conclusion: The presence of an appositive doesn't determine the sentence's complexity. A sentence with an appositive can be simple or complex depending on the presence and structure of other clauses.