Appositive Flashcard

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What is an appositive?

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

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Give an example of an appositive in a sentence.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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What punctuation is typically used with appositives?

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Commas are typically used to set off appositives from the rest of the sentence.

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

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J.K. Rowling.

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What is the purpose of an appositive?

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The purpose of an appositive is to provide additional information about a noun.

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Can an appositive be a single word?

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Yes, an appositive can be a single word, such as a name or title.

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What is a restrictive appositive?

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A restrictive appositive provides essential information about the noun and is not set off by 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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Identify the appositive phrase: 'My friend, the best chef in town, is hosting a dinner.'

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the best chef in town.

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How do you punctuate a non-restrictive appositive?

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You set it off with commas.