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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