In english and grammar, what is an appositve? give examples.
2007-06-05 14:50:41 · 4 answers · asked by Black Mamba 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
An appositive is a noun or pronoun -- often with modifiers -- set beside another noun or pronoun to explain or identify it.
Your friend Bill is waiting.
In this sentence Bill is the appositive.
2007-06-09 13:42:21 · answer #1 · answered by WiseRabbit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appositive means near. In English grammar an appositive is a noun or pronoun placed near another noun or pronoun. The appositive enhances our understanding of the original noun or pronoun.
My sister, Ann, is in town for the reunion.
Miguel, the valedictorian, will deliver the commencement oration.
"We, the people. . . ."
In the first sentence above, my sister is the subject of the sentence, and Ann is the appositive. Miguel is the subject of the second sentence, and valedictorian is the appositive.
2007-06-05 21:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by [[La La La]] 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
An appositive is a noun that renames or clarifies another noun.
My brother, the mayor, needs a new speech.
The appositive -- the mayor -- renames the subject -- my brother.
2007-06-05 22:05:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cathe B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appositives and appositive phrases are words or phrases that rename something in other words. It involve renaming or giving more information about the subject or object, within parentheses or commas. It is a one of the methods for expanding sentences.
ORIGINAL SENTENCE: The hero Hercules killed a dragon.
EXPANDED SENTENCE: Hercules, a hero of Greek myths, killed a dragon.
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2007-06-05 22:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋