Appositives and Appositive Phrases

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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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Give an example of an appositive in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar,' 'a talented musician' is the appositive.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Where is an appositive typically located in a sentence?

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An appositive is typically located after the noun it describes.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

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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

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'The dog, a golden retriever, barked loudly.'

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The appositive is 'a golden retriever'.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

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What punctuation is often used with appositives?

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

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CCSS.L.7.1A

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Can an appositive be a single word?

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Yes, an appositive can be a single word, such as 'my friend, John.'

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CCSS.L.7.1A

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What is the purpose of using appositives in writing?

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Appositives provide additional information and can make writing more descriptive.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My sister, an excellent cook, made dinner.'

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The appositive is 'an excellent cook'.

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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

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