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 the sentence: 'My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band.'

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a skilled guitarist

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How should appositives be punctuated?

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Appositives should be set off by commas if they are non-restrictive (not essential to the meaning of the sentence).

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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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Example of a restrictive appositive: 'The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.' What is the appositive?

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J.K. Rowling

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Which sentence is correct? 'My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play.' or 'My dog a golden retriever loves to play.'

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'My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play.'

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What is the purpose of an appositive?

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The purpose of an appositive is to add clarity or detail to a noun.

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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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Which of the following is a non-restrictive appositive? 'My friend, the doctor, is coming over.' or 'My friend the doctor is coming over.'

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'My friend, the doctor, is coming over.'

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What punctuation is used for non-restrictive appositives?

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Commas are used for non-restrictive appositives.