Appositives

Defined:

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

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​My music teacher, Mr. Price, studied with famous musicians.

Here's how to identify them:

First,

...locate the appositive by finding the phrase that describes the noun. Next, read the sentence skipping the appositive.

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Does the sentence still make sense? If so, it's a nonrestrictive appositive and you're good to go. ​

Appositive Phrases

Defined:

An appositive phrase is the appositive along with any modifiers. If not essential to the meaning of the sentence, it is set off by commas.

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We rented bicycles to ride through that area, the most charming part of town.​

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