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 beside it.

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

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a talented musician

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

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True, an appositive can be essential, but non-essential appositives are set off by commas.

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What is a non-essential appositive?

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A non-essential appositive provides extra information that can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a non-essential appositive.

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My sister, an avid reader, finished her book.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an essential appositive.

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The author J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series.

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

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Essential appositives are necessary for identifying the noun they modify, while non-essential appositives add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Identify the appositive in this 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 is the role of an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive provides clarity, detail, or additional information about a noun.