Appositives practice

Front

What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun right beside it.

Front

Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.'

Back

a talented musician

Front

What is an appositive phrase?

Back

An appositive phrase includes the appositive and any modifiers that describe it.

Front

Example of an appositive in a sentence: 'The dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.'

Back

The appositive is 'a golden retriever'.

Front

How do you punctuate an appositive?

Back

An appositive is usually set off by commas if it is non-restrictive (not essential to the meaning of the sentence).

Front

What is a restrictive appositive?

Back

A restrictive appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence and is not set off by commas.

Front

Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'My friend Sarah, the best swimmer on the team, won the race.'

Back

the best swimmer on the team

Front

What is the purpose of using appositives in writing?

Back

Appositives provide additional information and can make sentences more descriptive.

Front

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

Back

the capital of France

Front

What is the difference between an appositive and an adjective?

Back

An appositive renames a noun, while an adjective describes a noun.