Appositive Phrases

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band.'

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a skilled guitarist

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Which punctuation is typically used to set off an appositive phrase?

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Commas are typically used to set off an appositive phrase.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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True or False: An appositive phrase can be essential to the meaning of a sentence.

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True, but it can also be non-essential, in which case it is set off by commas.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the difference between a restrictive and non-restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive provides essential information about the noun it renames, while a non-restrictive appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Rewrite the following sentence correctly: 'My cat the fluffy one is sleeping.'

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'My cat, the fluffy one, is sleeping.'

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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In the sentence 'The author, a best-selling novelist, will speak at the event,' what does the appositive phrase refer to?

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The author.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the purpose of using appositive phrases in writing?

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Appositive phrases provide clarity and additional detail about a noun, enhancing the reader's understanding.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'My friend the doctor is coming over.'

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It should be 'My friend, the doctor, is coming over.'

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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What is an example of a restrictive appositive?

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'The poet Robert Frost won many awards.' (Here, 'Robert Frost' is essential to identify which poet is being referred to.)

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B