Appositives

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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 this 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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To provide additional information or clarification about a noun.

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Which of the following is an appositive? 'The dog, a golden retriever, barked loudly.'

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a golden retriever

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How do you punctuate an appositive?

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An appositive is usually set off by commas if it is non-restrictive.

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

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the capital of France

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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 this sentence: 'My friend Sarah, the best swimmer on the team, won the race.'

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the best swimmer on the team

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Which sentence uses an appositive correctly? 'My cat, a fluffy Persian, loves to sleep.'

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Correct usage of appositive.

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What is the difference between a restrictive and non-restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence, while a non-restrictive appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.