Appositives

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it.

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True or False: An appositive defines the subject and tells the reader what it 'IS'.

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True

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How many commas are typically used with an appositive?

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2

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My brother, a skilled guitarist, plays in a band.'

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'a skilled guitarist' is the appositive.

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True or False: The sentence 'Castroville, located in California is near Monterey.' is correct.

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False

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an appositive? 'My uncle, the mechanic, works on cars.' or 'My uncle works on cars because he is a mechanic.'

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'My uncle works on cars because he is a mechanic.' is NOT an example of an appositive.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an appositive.

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'The capital of France, Paris, is known for its art and culture.'

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What punctuation is used to set off an appositive?

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Commas are used to set off an appositive.

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True or False: The sentence 'Marilyn Monroe, a famous actress, was once the artichoke queen.' is correct.

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True

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What is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive provides clarity and additional information about a noun.