Commas in Appositives
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a non-restrictive appositive punctuated?
Back
A non-restrictive appositive is punctuated with commas, as it adds extra information that is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a restrictive appositive?
Back
A restrictive appositive provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is not set off by commas.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a non-restrictive appositive.
Back
My brother, a skilled chef, is opening a new restaurant.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a restrictive appositive.
Back
The author Mark Twain wrote many famous novels.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using commas with appositives?
Back
Commas are used to clarify the sentence structure and indicate that the appositive is providing additional, non-essential information.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error in this sentence: 'My friend the doctor is coming over.'
Back
The sentence lacks commas around the appositive 'the doctor,' which provides additional information about 'my friend.'
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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