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What is an appositive?
A phrase that clarifies or defines a noun or noun phrase
How are restrictive appositives different from non-restrictive appositives?
Restrictive appositives are necessary to understand the meaning of a sentence, while non-restrictive appositives provide additional, but not essential, information
Where can appositives be placed in a sentence?
Before or after the noun or pronoun they modify, and may be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence
How is a non-restrictive appositive punctuated?
Placed between commas to separate it from the main sentence
What happens if a non-restrictive appositive clause is removed from a sentence?
The sentence should still make sense in context
What is the purpose of using appositives in a sentence?
To clarify and add additional information without disrupting the sentence's flow
In the sentence 'The car which is yellow drove past a university, Harvard University, on the way to the stadium, Harvard Stadium', what could be a simpler way to write it?
The yellow car drove past Harvard University on the way to Harvard Stadium.
Which of the following sentences contains a non-restrictive appositive?
The doctor said he graduated from Johns Hopkins University, a prestigious institution.
Where can appositives be placed in a sentence?
At the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence
How should beginning writers and students use appositives in their writing?
They should strive to find the simplest way to present their words and work up from there
Test your understanding of appositives with this quiz! Challenge yourself to identify appositives in sentences and understand how they function to clarify or define nouns. This quiz will help you strengthen your knowledge of grammar and sentence structure.
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