Appositives

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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 function of an appositive in a sentence.

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The function of an appositive is to define or clarify the subject it follows.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an appositive.

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My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.

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What punctuation is commonly used with appositives?

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Commas are commonly used to set off appositives from the rest of the sentence.

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

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False. An appositive can be non-essential and can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence.

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

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A restrictive appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence, while a non-restrictive appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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Which of the following is NOT an appositive: 'My sister, a doctor, is visiting.' or 'My sister is visiting.'?

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'My sister is visiting.' is NOT an appositive.

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How does an appositive enhance a sentence?

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An appositive enhances a sentence by providing additional detail or clarification about a noun.

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Can an appositive be a single word?

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Yes, an appositive can be a single word, such as 'My friend, John, is here.' where 'John' is the appositive.

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What is the purpose of using commas with non-restrictive appositives?

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Commas are used with non-restrictive appositives to indicate that the information is additional and not essential to the meaning of the sentence.