Appositives Flashcard 4th Grade

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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 brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'

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The appositive is 'a skilled musician'.

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How do you punctuate an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive is usually set off by commas if it is non-restrictive (providing extra information).

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Write a sentence using an appositive to rename 'dog'.

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My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.

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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 and is not set off by commas, while a non-restrictive appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.'

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The appositive is 'J.K. Rowling'.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a restrictive appositive.

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The poet Robert Frost is known for his nature poems.

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What punctuation is used for non-restrictive appositives?

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Commas are used to set off non-restrictive appositives.

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Write a sentence with an appositive that renames 'city'.

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The city, known for its vibrant culture, attracts many tourists.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My sister, an excellent cook, made dinner.'

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The appositive is 'an excellent cook'.