Appositives

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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 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 the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

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The purpose of an appositive is to add more detail or clarification about a noun.

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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 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 in the sentence: 'My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.'

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Max

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Can an appositive be a single word?

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

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Identify the appositive 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 a restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive provides essential information about the noun and is not set off by commas.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.'

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J.K. Rowling