Appositive Phrases Flashcard

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What is an appositive phrase?

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

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a talented musician

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True or false? Appositive phrases can be removed from a sentence without changing its fundamental meaning.

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True

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What punctuation is commonly used with appositive phrases?

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Commas are commonly used to set off appositive phrases.

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In the sentence 'The insect, a large cockroach, is crawling across the floor,' what does the appositive phrase describe?

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It describes 'the insect'.

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What is the function of an appositive phrase in a sentence?

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Appositive phrases function as nouns, providing more detail about a noun.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an appositive phrase.

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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 phrase?

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A restrictive appositive phrase is essential to the meaning of the sentence, while a non-restrictive appositive phrase adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence: 'The city of Paris is known for its art and culture.'

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The city of Paris

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Can appositive phrases be more than one word?

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Yes, appositive phrases can consist of multiple words.