Commas With Appositives

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What is an appositive?

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

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: The car, a silver Honda, had two flat tires.

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a silver Honda

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: The female kingfisher, a large-headed bird that lives near the water, is known for its bright plumage.

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a large-headed bird that lives near the water

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Where do you place commas when using an appositive?

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Commas are placed before and after the appositive if it is non-restrictive (not essential to the meaning of the sentence).

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Is this sentence correct? The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.

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Yes, it is correct.

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Identify the appositive in this sentence: I lost my silver necklace, a present from my mother, at the Carnival.

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a present from my mother

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What is a restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive provides essential information about the noun it renames and does not require commas.

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What is a non-restrictive appositive?

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A non-restrictive appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.

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Correct the sentence: Mr. Riley is moving to a different city Chicago.

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Mr. Riley is moving to a different city, Chicago.

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What punctuation is used to separate an appositive from the rest of the sentence?

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Commas are used to separate an appositive from the rest of the sentence.