Appositives and Appositives Phrases

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Appositives and Appositives Phrases

English 10

What is an appositive?

an appositive is a noun or pronoun placed beside another noun or pronoun to identify or describe it
Ex. My cousin Bryan is my best friend. (Bryan is the appositive identifying the noun cousin)
Ex. Soledad, a cautious driver, has never had an automobile accident. (The appositive driver describe the proper noun Soledad)

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Identify the appositive in the following sentence:

The internationally famous soccer star Pele is from Brazil.

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Identify the appositive in the following sentence:

Have you met my teacher Mr. Zolo?

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What is an appositive phrase?

an appositive phrase consists of an appositive and any modifiers it has
usually follows the noun/pronoun it identifies/describes. It can precede the noun/pronoun as well.
Ex. A diligent and quick-witted student, Mark always gets good grades.

Multiple Choice

Identify the appositive phrase in the following sentence:

Soledad, a cautious driver, has never had an automobile.

Soledad

a cautious driver

cautious driver

has never had an automobile

Multiple Choice

Identify the appositive phrase in the following sentence:

The New York City Marathon, one of the largest spectator sports in the United States, is held each November.

The New York City Marathon

one of the largest spectator sports in the United States

is held each November

Multiple Choice

Identify the appositive in the following sentence:

Is your friend Greg getting married?

Greg

friend

Is your friend

Multiple Choice

Identify the appositive phrase n the following sentence:

Always the one to object, Blair said, "No way!"

Blair said

No way

Always the one to object

Appositives and Appositives Phrases

English 10

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