Appositives

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

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the capital of France

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What is the function of an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive provides extra information or clarification about a noun.

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

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a golden retriever

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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 a name or title.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'The book, a bestseller, was written by a famous author.'

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a bestseller

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What is a restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive provides essential information about the noun and is not set off by commas.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My friend Sarah, the artist, painted this picture.'

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the artist