Appositives

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun right beside it.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: The dog, a golden retriever, barked loudly.

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a golden retriever

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

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True, an essential appositive provides necessary information about the noun.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: My brother, the chef, is cooking dinner.

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the chef

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What is a non-essential appositive?

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A non-essential appositive adds extra information but is not necessary for the sentence's meaning.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: The city of Paris is beautiful.

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the city of Paris

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What is the purpose of using an appositive in a sentence?

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To provide additional information or clarification about a noun.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: Sarah, my best friend, is coming over.

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my best friend

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

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Essential appositives are necessary for the sentence's meaning, while non-essential appositives can be removed without changing the meaning.