Appositive Phrases Practice

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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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Give an example of an appositive phrase in a sentence.

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My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.

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What does the appositive describe in the sentence: 'My dog, a golden retriever, loves to play fetch.'?

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The appositive 'a golden retriever' describes 'my dog'.

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When should you use commas with appositives?

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Use commas with non-essential appositives that add extra information but are not necessary for the sentence's meaning.

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What is a non-essential appositive?

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A non-essential appositive is an appositive that can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence.

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What is an essential appositive?

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An essential appositive is crucial to the meaning of the sentence and should not be set off by commas.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My sister, an avid reader, finished her book.'

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The appositive is 'an avid reader'.

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True or False: Appositives can only be nouns.

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False. Appositives can also be noun phrases.

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

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

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower, a famous landmark, is in Paris.'

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The appositive is 'a famous landmark'.