Appositives

Appositives

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English

3rd - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun right beside it.

2.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.'

Back

a talented musician

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

Back

An appositive provides additional information about a noun, helping to clarify or add detail.

4.

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Front

Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'The city of Paris, the capital of France, is beautiful.'

Back

the capital of France

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is often used with appositives?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

a golden retriever

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a restrictive appositive?

Back

A restrictive appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence and is not set off by commas.

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