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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 next to it.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Give an example of a sentence with an appositive.

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My sister, a skilled artist, painted a beautiful mural.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What punctuation is used with appositives?

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

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.'

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Max is the appositive that renames 'My dog'.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase includes the appositive and any modifiers that describe it.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Provide an example of an appositive phrase.

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The city of Paris, the capital of France, is known for its art and culture.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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When is an appositive not set off by commas?

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An appositive is not set off by commas when it is essential to the meaning of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Example of a sentence without commas for an essential appositive.

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My friend Sarah is coming over.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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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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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the restrictive appositive: 'The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.'

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J.K. Rowling is the restrictive appositive that specifies which author.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B