Appositives & Modifiers
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English
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an appositive?
Back
An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it. Example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you punctuate an appositive?
Back
An appositive is usually set off by commas if it is non-restrictive (not essential to the meaning of the sentence). Example: 'My friend, Sarah, is coming over.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a modifier?
Back
A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in sentences. Modifiers can be adjectives or adverbs. Example: 'The quickly running dog.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion. Example: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she didn't actually drive them.)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. Example: 'After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.' (It suggests the movie read the book.)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive appositives?
Back
Restrictive appositives are essential to the meaning of the sentence and are not set off by commas. Non-restrictive appositives add extra information and are set off by commas.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correctly punctuated appositive.
Back
Example: 'My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.'
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