appositives and appositive phrases

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or pronoun that identifies or renames another noun or pronoun.

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True or False: An appositive phrase can begin with a verb.

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False

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Identify the appositive phrase: 'A popular US president, John F. Kennedy was known for his eloquent and inspirational speeches.'

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A popular US president

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Identify the appositive phrase: 'Have you read anything by Laurie Halse Anderson, the woman who wrote Chains and Fever?'

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the woman who wrote Chains and Fever

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Identify the appositive phrase: 'Author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was extremely well-educated for his time.'

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Author of the Declaration of Independence

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What does an appositive phrase do in a sentence?

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It provides additional information about a noun or pronoun.

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Can an appositive phrase be removed from a sentence without changing its basic meaning?

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Yes, it can be removed.

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What punctuation is often used with appositive phrases?

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Commas are often used to set off appositive phrases.

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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 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, while a non-restrictive appositive adds extra information and is set off by commas.