Homework Help: English-Grammar check

Posted by Mike on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 3:55pm.

Can someone tell me if this sentence is an appositive phrase:
The blacks, were the lowest ranking class in society.

English-Grammar check - Anonymous, Monday, April 6, 2009 at 3:59pm
No, it isn't. An appositive must rename the noun it is referring to.

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