Appositive Phrases - English 7

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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 beside it.

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What is a nonessential (or nonrestrictive) appositive?

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A nonessential (or nonrestrictive) appositive adds extra information about a noun or pronoun whose meaning is already clear.

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What is an essential (or restrictive) appositive?

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An essential (or restrictive) appositive provides information that is needed to identify the preceding noun or pronoun.

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

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a talented musician

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The city of Paris is known for its art and culture.'

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The city of Paris

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What punctuation is used to set off nonessential appositives?

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Nonessential appositives are set off by commas.

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What punctuation is used for essential appositives?

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Essential appositives are not set off by commas.

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Choose the sentence that includes an appositive: 'The dog, a golden retriever, barked loudly.'

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The appositive is 'a golden retriever'.

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In the sentence 'My friend Sarah is coming over,' is 'Sarah' an essential or nonessential appositive?

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'Sarah' is an essential appositive because it identifies which friend.

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What is the difference between essential and nonessential appositives?

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Essential appositives are necessary for identifying the noun, while nonessential appositives add extra information but are not needed for identification.