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An appositive is a noun or pronoun that is placed after another noun or pronoun to identify,
rename, or explain it. In the example, the appositive is underlined.
An appositive phrase is a noun or pronoun, along with any modifiers, that is placed after
another noun or pronoun to identify, rename, or explain it.
Maxine, a kind and generous neighbor next door, watched our house.
Appositives and appositive phrases are set off with commas or dashes.
A Read the following sentences. Underline the appositive or appositive phrase in each
sentence. Then, draw an arrow to the word each one modifies. The first one is done for
you.
1. Servette, who worked at the corner candy store, always gave samples.
4. Mark, the pitcher, threw many fast balls during the game.
7. Winnie the Pooh, a fictitious character, had many adventures with Christopher Robin.
8. Mollie and Max, golden retrievers, were the winners of the dog show.
10. The Racing Rocket, a new thriller roller coaster, is now open at the park.
A In each sentence, underline the appositive or appositive phrase. Then, circle the noun
that the appositive phrase identifies or explains.
3. William Shakespeare, a playwright and poet, wrote during the sixteenth and
seventeenth centuries.
1. a treasure map
2. a blanket of snow
3. my best friend