Appositive Phrases

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right next to it.

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Where can an appositive phrase be found in a sentence?

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Typically near the subject.

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What type of punctuation is typically used in an appositive phrase?

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Commas.

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What is the purpose of using an appositive phrase?

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It eliminates repetition, making writing less boring and wordy.

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Identify the appositive phrase: Melissa, my sister in college, called me last night.

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my sister in college.

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Identify the appositive phrase: I went shopping at Walmart, the most crowded store in town.

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the most crowded store in town.

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Can an appositive phrase be essential to the meaning of a sentence?

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Yes, if it is essential, it is called a restrictive appositive and does not use commas.

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What is a non-restrictive appositive phrase?

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A non-restrictive appositive phrase adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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Give an example of a sentence with a non-restrictive appositive phrase.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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Give an example of a sentence with a restrictive appositive phrase.

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The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.