Exploring Appositive Phrases

This video tutorial covers a grammar lesson on phrases and appositives. It begins with an introduction and instructions for note-taking. The lesson explains what phrases are, their types, and how they differ from clauses. It then delves into appositives, providing detailed explanations and examples. The video also covers punctuation rules for appositives, particularly the use of commas. Practice exercises are included to reinforce learning. The tutorial concludes with advice on seeking further help if needed.

What should you include at the top of your notes?

• Your name and class

• The title and today's date

• Your favorite quote

• The lesson number

What is a phrase?

• A group of words that express a concept and is used as a unit in a sentence

• A complete sentence with a subject and predicate

• A single word that stands alone

• A punctuation mark

Which of the following is NOT a type of phrase?

• Noun phrase

• Independent clause

• Prepositional phrase

• Appositive phrase

What is the main difference between a phrase and a clause?

• A phrase can stand alone as a sentence

• A phrase is always longer than a clause

• A clause has a subject and predicate

• A clause is a single word

What is an appositive?

• A complete sentence

• A type of verb

• A word or phrase that modifies or describes the noun or pronoun next to it

• A punctuation mark

Which of the following is an example of an appositive?

• She sings beautifully

• The cat, a fluffy creature, slept

• Running quickly

• A large, red apple

When should you use commas with appositives?

• Always

• When the appositive provides non-essential information

• When the appositive is at the beginning of the sentence

• Never

Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My brother David is almost 40 years old.'

• Is almost

• Almost 40 years old

• David

• My brother

Add commas where appropriate: 'Mozart a famous musician was absolutely brilliant.'

• Mozart, a famous musician, was absolutely brilliant.

• Mozart a famous musician was, absolutely brilliant.

• Mozart a famous musician, was absolutely brilliant.

• Mozart, a famous musician was absolutely brilliant.

What does the appositive 'the sunshine state' refer to in the sentence: 'She is from Florida, the sunshine state.'?

• Is from

• She

• State

• Florida