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What is an appositive?

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

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

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a skilled guitarist

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How should appositives be punctuated in a sentence?

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Appositives should be set off by commas if they are non-restrictive (not essential to the meaning of the sentence).

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What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive appositives?

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Restrictive appositives provide essential information about the noun they modify and are not set off by commas. Non-restrictive appositives provide additional, non-essential information and are set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a restrictive appositive.

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The author J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series.

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive appositive.

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My sister, an accomplished chef, is opening a new restaurant.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'The city Paris is known for its art.'?

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A comma should be added after 'The city' to read: 'The city, Paris, is known for its art.'

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In the sentence 'The car, a red convertible, sped down the road,' what is the appositive?

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a red convertible

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How can you identify an appositive in a sentence?

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Look for a noun or noun phrase that follows another noun and provides additional information about it.

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What is the purpose of using appositives in writing?

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Appositives add detail and clarity to sentences, helping to provide more information about a noun.