Appositive Phrases Flashcards
1
Q
What is an appositive?
A
- N/PRO
- placed beside another NOUN or PRO to identify or describe it
2
Q
What is the formula for Appositive Phrases?
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3
Q
What are the kinds of appositive phrases?
A
- When 0 commas → 2nd N/PRO is APP
“My brother [] Danny [] is coming for Christmas” Danny is the APP identifying PRO brother
- 2 commas → 2nd N/PRO is APP
“The car [,] a Honda [,] is broken down” Honda is the APP identifying the NOUN car
- When 1 comma → 1st N/PRO is APP
“Ms. Hesseltine [,] my favorite teacher teaches grammar” Ms. Hesseltine is the APP describing the PRO teacher
OR
“Patrick [,] you are looking handsome today” Patrick is the APP identifying the PRO you
4
Q
What is true when appositive phrases are taken out of a sentence?
A
When appositive phrases are taken out of a sentence, it still has a complete thought
