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 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 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, if the appositive is essential, it is not 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 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: "My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch."

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a golden retriever

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What is a non-restrictive appositive?

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

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: "The book, a thrilling mystery, kept me up all night."

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a thrilling mystery

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What is a restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence and is not set off by commas.