ESL/EFL: Appositive Phrase – A quick review
Question: Why is he going away?
There: There is a dog in the yard.
Commands: (You) Come here.
Appositive Phrase: John Smith, a champion surfer, wore a black shirt.
Gerund: Jogging is good for your health.
An appositive phrase simply adds more information about the subject of a sentence. The phrase is usually placed next to the subject it modifies and is punctuated with commas.
For example:
- My sister, Martha, has a pet cat.
2. Mrs. McCartney, the bank teller, owns a tandem bicycle.
3. The dog, a pointer, ran across the park.
4. the dog, a German pointer, ran across the park
5. The dog, a German pointer with a docked tail, ran across the park.
An appositive phrase may also precede the subject.
For example:
- A dramatic singer, Kate Bush is performing in our town next week.
2. Your friend, Geraldine, is in trouble.
3. A beautiful border collie, Buddy is my best friend.