Appositives

Front

What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

When should commas be used with appositives?

Back

Commas are used with appositives when the information is non-essential. If the appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence, no commas are needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

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

Back

a talented musician

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the purpose of an appositive?

Back

The purpose of an appositive is to add detail or clarification to a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Which of the following is an example of an appositive? 'The city, New York, is very busy.'

Back

New York

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How can you tell if an appositive is essential?

Back

An appositive is essential if removing it changes the meaning of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What punctuation is used for non-essential appositives?

Back

Commas are used for non-essential appositives.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

a golden retriever

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Which sentence correctly uses an appositive? 'The book, a mystery novel, was thrilling.'

Back

The book, a mystery novel, was thrilling.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between essential and non-essential appositives?

Back

Essential appositives provide necessary information, while non-essential appositives add extra information that can be omitted.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B