Appositives

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What is an appositive?

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

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

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a talented musician

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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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True or False: An appositive can be a single word or a phrase.

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True

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

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a golden retriever

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What is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

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To provide additional information or clarification about a noun.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My friend, the best soccer player, scored a goal.'

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the best soccer player

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Can an appositive be removed from a sentence without changing its main meaning?

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Yes, an appositive can be removed, and the sentence will still make sense.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'The city, New York, is known for its skyscrapers.'

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New York

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What type of noun can an appositive rename?

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An appositive can rename any noun.