Appositive Phrases

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase 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 phrase in the sentence: 'The dog, a loyal companion, followed me home.'

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a loyal companion

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True or False: An appositive phrase can be removed from a sentence without changing its basic meaning.

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True

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What punctuation is commonly used to set off an appositive phrase?

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Commas are commonly used to set off an appositive phrase.

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

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a talented musician

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Can an appositive phrase be a single word?

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Yes, an appositive phrase can be a single word, such as a name or title.

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What is the function of an appositive phrase in a sentence?

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The function of an appositive phrase is to provide additional information or clarification about a noun.

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

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the capital of France

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What type of noun typically forms an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase typically consists of a noun or noun phrase.

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'My friend, an avid reader, finished the book in one day.'

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an avid reader