Identifying Appositives and Appositive Phrases (A)

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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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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase consists of an appositive and any modifiers it may have, providing more detail about the noun.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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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.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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How do you punctuate appositives?

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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

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Restrictive appositives are essential to the meaning of the sentence and are not set off by commas, while non-restrictive appositives add extra information and are set off by commas.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Provide an example of a restrictive appositive.

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The author Mark Twain wrote many famous novels.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive appositive.

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My sister, a talented artist, is exhibiting her work this weekend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What role do appositives play in a sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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

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the capital of France

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What is the function of an appositive in writing?

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Appositives help to avoid repetition and can make sentences more concise and informative.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A