Appositives

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies, explains, or renames another noun or pronoun.

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True or False: An appositive provides more information about a noun.

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True

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: Mr. Riley, our neighbor, is moving to a different city.

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our neighbor

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What is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive provides additional information about a noun, helping to clarify or specify.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

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What punctuation is typically used with appositives?

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

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Can an appositive be a single word?

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Yes, an appositive can be a single word that renames or identifies a noun.

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Give an example of an appositive in a sentence.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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What is the difference between a restrictive and non-restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence, while a non-restrictive appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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True or False: Appositives can draw attention to important qualities of a noun.

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True