Appositives TEST

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that modifies another noun next to it in the same sentence.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: My dogs, a couple of scavengers, never miss a meal.

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a couple of scavengers

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What is the purpose of an appositive in writing?

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An appositive helps our writing by combining two choppy (short) sentences into one concise sentence.

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Select the sentence that uses the appositive correctly: We chose to see a movie at Hollywood Connection, my favorite theater.

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Correct usage of appositive.

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Select the sentence that does NOT use the appositive correctly: Jake and Sam identical twins, are in the same class.

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Incorrect usage of appositive.

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What punctuation is typically used with appositives?

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Commas are typically used to set off appositives from the rest of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an appositive.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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What is the effect of using appositives in writing?

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Appositives add detail and clarity to sentences, making them more informative.

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Can an appositive be a single word?

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Yes, an appositive can be a single word, such as 'my friend, John.'

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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.