Appositive and Non-Essential Phrases

What is the purpose of an appositive?

• to complete a sentence

• to further describe a noun

• to show action

• to start a sentence

Is the appositive essential or nonessential?

Steve Rodgers, also known as Captain America, was the first Avenger.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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The god of thunder Thor is from Asgard.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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Loki has moments where he is good, but he is also evil.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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Natasha, the black widow, used to be a spy.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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Spiderman, a teenage boy, lives with his aunt.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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Iron Man and Hulk are two of the smartest Avengers.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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The Avenger Iron Man was one of the first team members.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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Ant Man, the smallest or biggest Avenger, is a criminal.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.

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The twins Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are a powerful duo that help the Avengers.

• essential

• nonessential

• There is no appositive.