Underline the appositive in each sentence. Circle the noun it describes.
3.Genes, sections of DNA, govern all of life's processes.
4. Each gene, the structural unit of inheritance, is a segment of a DNA molecule with a specific purpose.
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Study this site.
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/appositive.htm
Now, try to find the appositives and the nouns they describe.
I'll be glad to check your answers.
Genes, sections of DNA, govern all of life's processes. Find the appostive
sections
Sections
I underlined sections and circled Genes
No problem! I'll help you understand how to identify the appositive and the noun it describes in sentences.
First, let's explain what an appositive is. An appositive is a noun or a noun phrase that renames or provides more information about another noun in a sentence. It helps to add additional details or clarify the meaning of the noun it describes.
Now, let's go through the sentences and find the appositives:
3. Genes, sections of DNA, govern all of life's processes.
In this sentence, the appositive is "sections of DNA." It provides additional information about the noun "genes." To underline the appositive, you would underline "sections of DNA." To circle the noun it describes, you would circle "genes."
4. Each gene, the structural unit of inheritance, is a segment of a DNA molecule with a specific purpose.
Here, the appositive is "the structural unit of inheritance." It gives more information about the noun "gene." Underline "the structural unit of inheritance" as the appositive. Circle "gene" as the noun it describes.
Remember, the appositive is usually located next to the noun it describes, separated by commas in these sentences.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if there's anything else you need assistance with.