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Title: Appositive Phrases


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Appositive Phrases
  • An appositive phrase is a group of words which
    identifies or explains a noun or pronoun. It can
    come before or after the noun or pronoun to which
    it refers.
  • Jonathan, the boy with the red hat, is my
    brother.
  • The class valedictorian, Matt, is a genius.
  • My friend Camille loves Mexican food.

2
Tuesday
  • Write the following sentences, underlining the
    appositive phrase
  • Our school has a unique club, the War Games
    Society.
  • Ms. Brenner, our principal, is new this year.
  • A superstar, she sells out concerts in two hours.
  • A teacher, Mrs. Bartels takes lots of pictures of
    her favorite person in the world, her dog Emma.
  • My friend is Brandon, a guy who loves Guitar Hero
    more than anything!
  • One of these sentences have two appositivesdid
    you find them?

3
Wednesday
  • Add your own appositives to the following
    sentences
  • My teacher is cool.
  • I smell my favorite food.
  • My friend just fell on the stairs!
  • I just finished reading my favorite book.
  • My mom has an interesting hobby.

4
Thursday
  • Write five original sentences using appositive
    phrases. Underline the appositive phrases.

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Friday
  • Write five original sentences with appositive
    phrases about characters in the literature we
    have read so far this year. Underline the
    appositive phrases.
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