Appositive Phrases

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What is an appositive phrase?

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A noun or pronoun that renames or explains another noun or pronoun in a sentence.

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Identify the sentence with an incorrect appositive phrase usage.

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My friend, is coming over.

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What is the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'The famous singer, Beyoncé, performed at the concert.'?

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Beyoncé

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What is the purpose of using appositive phrases in writing?

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To provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence, clarifying or elaborating on the main idea.

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Rewrite the sentence 'My teacher, Mrs. Smith, is very kind.' with the appositive phrase at the beginning.

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Mrs. Smith, my teacher, is very kind.

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What punctuation is commonly used with appositive phrases?

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Commas are commonly used to set off appositive phrases from the rest of the sentence.

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Can an appositive phrase be essential to the meaning of a sentence?

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Yes, an appositive phrase can be essential, in which case it is not set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an appositive phrase.

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

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What is a non-restrictive appositive phrase?

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A non-restrictive appositive phrase adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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What is a restrictive appositive phrase?

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A restrictive appositive phrase provides essential information and is not set off by commas.