Appositives

Appositives

• Appositive- a noun that renames another noun right beside it
• Appositives phrase- more than one noun that renames another noun right beside it.

3 examples from another source

• Eric's black and white cat, slowly crept up behind the kittens.
• The bookshelf, a modern piece of furniture, was moved into the house first.
• The insect, a large and hairy creature, scared the children as they walked outside.

St.patrick examples

• Julie, my sister, failed her test.
• St.Patricks day, a holiday in March, is very fun.
• Miles, an old friend, wants to meet up sometime.

Wich of the following is an appositive?

• A. My best friend faith, is, really cool.
• B. My ,best friend, faith is cool.
• C. My best friend, faith, is cool.
• D. My best friend faith is, cool.

The correct answer is C