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Where does the noun appositive come in a sentence?

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that follows another noun or noun phrase and renames or explains it. It is placed immediately after the noun it modifies.

Here's a breakdown:

1. The Noun: This is the word or phrase being explained.

2. The Appositive: This is the word or phrase that provides more information about the noun.

3. Placement: The appositive comes directly after the noun.

Example:

* My dog, a golden retriever named Max, loves to play fetch.

In this example:

* "My dog" is the noun.

* "a golden retriever named Max" is the appositive.

* The appositive follows the noun "my dog" and renames it.

Key Points:

* Appositives are usually set off by commas.

* The appositive can be a single word or a phrase.

* The appositive should be grammatically parallel to the noun it modifies.

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