Appositive Phrases

Appositive Phrases

Learning when and how to use them

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Zeus, a Greek God, lives on Mount Olympus.

In the box, write the part of the sentence that tells you who Zeus is.

By the end of class today, you will be able to:

Combine sentences by using a descriptive phrase in the middle of the sentence.

Example:

Hydra, a monster with nine heads, was defeated by Hercules.

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Greek myths explained the origin of the world.

Greek myths are ancient stories about Greek gods.

Combine the two sentences into one using an appositive phrase.

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Hermes wears winged sandals to help him travel quickly.

Hermes is a messenger for the gods.

Combine the two sentences into one using an appositive phrase.

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Poseidon's trident could create violent storms and deadly waves.

Poseidon's trident is a three-pronged spear.

Combine the two sentences using an appositive phrase

Today I learned...

• Use a phrase to give extra information about who someone is or what something is.

• The phrase can go in the middle of the sentence.

• Use commas around the descriptive phrase.