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 beside it.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My sister, a skilled artist, painted a mural.'

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a skilled artist

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Which punctuation is commonly used with appositives?

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

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Rewrite the sentence correctly: 'My dog a golden retriever loves to play.'

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My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play.

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What is the purpose of using an appositive in a sentence?

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To provide additional information or clarification about a noun.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The capital of France, Paris, is beautiful.'

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Paris

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True or False: An appositive can be a single word or a phrase.

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True

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Which of the following is a correct appositive sentence? 'Sarah my best friend is coming over.'

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Sarah, my best friend, is coming over.

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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.

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive appositive.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.