Appositive Phrases

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies or renames another noun or pronoun.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What is the appositive phrase in the following sentence: 'Clarence, an angel, must accomplish this goal by helping the character George Bailey realize what a wonderful life he has had.'?

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The appositive phrase is 'an angel'.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What is the difference between an essential and a nonessential appositive?

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An essential appositive is necessary for the meaning of the sentence, while a nonessential appositive adds extra information but can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Identify the type of appositive in this sentence: 'Clarence, an angel, must accomplish this goal.'

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Nonessential (or nonrestrictive) appositive.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Identify the type of appositive in this sentence: 'In It's a Wonderful Life, one of the most popular movies ever made, a character named Clarence wants to get his wings.'

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Nonessential (or nonrestrictive) appositive.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What punctuation is typically used with nonessential appositives?

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Nonessential appositives are usually 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 an essential appositive.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Provide an example of a nonessential appositive.

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My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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What is the role of an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive provides additional information about a noun or pronoun.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

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Can an appositive be a phrase?

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Yes, an appositive can be a single word or a phrase that renames or identifies a noun.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A