Appositive phrases

Appositive phrases

Let's review essential and non-essential information.

Essential information

My uncle Roy is the best card player on the block.

Roy is essential information as it tells us which uncle you are talking about.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence contains essential information?

• My sister is a nurse.

• The man on my block is old.

• My sister Sue wants to be a nurse.

Multiple Select

Which sentence contains essential info?

• The woman is really happy.

• The mailman is here.

• My friend Karen is really happy.

Non-essential information

This info that is extra and is not necessary.

For example

My mom, who is short, is a waitress.

Who is short is extra information as we alreay know who you are talking about.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has non-essential (extra) information?

• My brother Jim is a carpenter.

• The football player is tired.

• The football player, who is overweight, is very tired.