Lesson 14 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an appositive? Give examples.
A
An appositive is a word or phrase that immediately follows the word it modifies. The appositive is usually set off from its noun by commas.
Ex. 1 Appositive: Gandalf, the wizard, is leading an adventure.
Ex. 2 Appositive phrase: Gandalf, the wizard in The Hobbit, is leading an adventure.
2
Q
Give examples of adjectives used as nouns
A
Ex. 1 Give me your tired, your poor.
Ex. 2 The poor you have with you always.
3
Q
Give examples of plural nouns with singular meanings.
A
Ex. 1 The news is bad.
Ex. 2 Measles is an infectious disease.
Ex. 3 The scissors are on the counter.
Ex. 4 His pants are on fire.
