What is the primary function of an appositive phrase in a sentence?

To provide additional information or clarification about a noun or pronoun.

Rewrite the following two sentences as one sentence using an appositive phrase: 'William Shakespeare was a playwright. He wrote 'Hamlet'.'

William Shakespeare, a playwright, wrote 'Hamlet'.

Which of the following sentences uses an appositive phrase correctly?

My cat, fluffy, loves to sleep.

Explain the difference between restrictive and nonrestrictive appositives and how they are punctuated.

Restrictive appositives are essential to the meaning of the sentence and are not set off by commas. Nonrestrictive appositives add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Using Appositives

Name: Using Appositives
Author: Insta~Lesson

9th GradeELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can identify and use appositives to add detail and clarity to my writing.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

Appositives: What is an appositive? How to use appositives in writing?

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Combine these two sentences into one sentence using an appositive: My neighbor is a talented musician. His name is Mr. Johnson.”

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