Appositive and Appositive Phrase

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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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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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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase includes the appositive and any modifiers that describe it.

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

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The city of Paris

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What is the purpose of an appositive?

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The purpose of an appositive is to provide additional information about a noun, making sentences more informative.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My friend, Sarah, loves to read.'

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Sarah

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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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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'The book, a thrilling adventure, kept me up all night.'

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a thrilling adventure

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What is the difference between an appositive and an adjective?

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An appositive renames a noun, while an adjective describes a noun.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The dog, a golden retriever, is very friendly.'

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a golden retriever