Appositives

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What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive 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 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

Front

How do you punctuate an appositive that is essential to the meaning of the sentence?

Back

Do not use commas if the appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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How do you punctuate a non-essential appositive?

Back

Use commas to set off a non-essential appositive from the rest of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the function of commas in appositives?

Back

Commas are used to separate non-essential appositives from the main clause.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Choose the correct punctuation: 'My friend Sarah is coming over.'

Back

No commas are needed because 'Sarah' is essential to identify which friend.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Choose the correct punctuation: 'My friend, Sarah, is coming over.'

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Commas are used because 'Sarah' is a non-essential appositive.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

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

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Essential appositives are necessary for the meaning of the sentence, while non-essential appositives add extra information and can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The city of Paris is known for its art and culture.'

Back

The city of Paris

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'The book The Great Gatsby is a classic.'

Back

No commas are needed because 'The Great Gatsby' is essential to identify which book.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A