Appositives

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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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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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What punctuation is commonly used with appositives?

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

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Rewrite the sentence by removing the appositive: 'The city of Paris, the capital of France, is beautiful.'

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The city of Paris is beautiful.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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In the sentence 'The book, a thrilling mystery, kept me up all night,' what is the function of the appositive?

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It provides additional information about the noun 'book'.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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True or False: An appositive can be essential to the meaning of a sentence.

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True, if the appositive is essential, it is called a restrictive appositive and does not require commas.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive appositive.

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My sister, an excellent cook, made dinner.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

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Restrictive appositives are essential to the meaning of the sentence and do not use commas, while non-restrictive appositives add extra information and are set off by commas.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The car, a red convertible, is parked outside.'

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a red convertible

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How can appositives enhance writing?

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Appositives can add detail and clarity, making writing more descriptive and engaging.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B