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 is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

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The purpose of an appositive is to add more detail or clarification about a noun.

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Is the appositive in this sentence essential or nonessential? 'The dog, a golden retriever, barked loudly.'

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NONESSENTIAL

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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 punctuation is commonly used with nonessential appositives?

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Commas are used to set off nonessential appositives.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My friend Sarah, an excellent cook, made dinner.'

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an excellent cook

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Is the appositive in this sentence essential or nonessential? 'The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.'

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ESSENTIAL

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'The car, a red convertible, sped down the road.'

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a red convertible

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What is the difference between essential and nonessential appositives?

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Essential appositives are necessary for the meaning of the sentence, while nonessential appositives provide extra information and can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.